was elected to the United States House of Representatives until Lieutenant Governor-elect Jim Risch was sworn into office. Later, Geddes was acting lieutenant governor again in May and June 2006 after Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch became governor upon the resignation of Governor Dirk Kempthorne to become secretary of the interior until Mark Ricks, whom Governor Risch appointed to fill the vacancy in the office he left, was confirmed by the Senate. Personal life He and his wife, Tammy, have five children. References External links Idaho Legislature - Senator Robert L. Geddes official government website Project Vote Smart - Senator Robert L. Geddes (ID) profile Follow the Money - Robert L. Geddes 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions 1955 births Living people People from Preston, Idaho Latter Day Saints from Idaho Republican Party Idaho state senators People from Soda Springs, Idaho