Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor, Dies at 74
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 16:40 UTC
- Sources: Politico
Dirk Kempthorne, former governor of Idaho and US Interior Secretary, has died at 74. He passed away on Friday evening in Boise due to colon cancer. Kempthorne is remembered for his dedication to family.
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