By Megan Boatwright, Local News 8 Reporter

Lieutenant Governor, Brad Little, announced he will be running for re-election Friday. 

An official announcement was made at the Bonneville County Courthouse as a group of elected officials, family members and friends watched.     

Little was appointed lieutenant governor in January 2009 after serving as Majority Caucus Chairman in the senate. 

"As your lieutenant governor I want to continue working to facilitate opportunities for Idahoans. Idaho Falls is ground zero for some big changes that are taking place in this world," Little said.  "Every time I visit the lab or CAES I'm always amazed at how Idaho Falls is on the cutting edge of the future." 

Little also announced his candidacy in Boise and Coeur D'Alene.