BOISE, Idaho — Luke Malek is leaving Idaho's race for lieutenant governor.
Malek announced on Twitter Sunday night he is "deferring my efforts to become Idaho's next Lieutenant Governor."
I am leaving the race to be Idaho's next Lieutenant Governor. For the sake of our future, please support Scott Bedke. #idpol #idleg pic.twitter.com/Q7Gj91WT98
— Luke Malek (@LukeMalek) November 22, 2021
The former state representative announced his campaign a year ago and quickly received support and endorsements from mayors, state leaders, company CEOs, and professional firefighters of Idaho.
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Malek says he is taking a step back in order to "prevent extremism from gaining another foothold in Idaho Politics."
He later offered his full support to Scott Bedke.
Scott Bedke later responded with a press release stating that he is "humbled by his willingness to step aside and put his trust in me."
