Lake graduated from Rigby High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in accounting.
On February 27, 2012 Lake announced that he will not run for re - election and retire after the 2012 Idaho Legislative session.
[6] 2006 Unopposed for the May 23, 2006, Republican primary, Lake won with 3,776 votes; Beach qualified for the general election ballot as a write-in candidate,[7] setting up their third contest.
[10] 2002 Redistricted to District 28, and with Representative Max Mortenson re-districted to District 34, Lake was unopposed for the May 28, 2002, Republican primary, winning with 4,586 votes,[11] and won the November 5, 2002, general election with 6,651 votes (59.0%) against Beverly Beach (D).
[16] 1996 When Republican Representative Allan Larseneft the District 31 A seat open, Lake was unopposed for the May 28, 1996, Republican primary, winning with 4,663 votes,[17] and won the November 5, 1996, general election with 4,663 votes (53.5%) against Democratic nominee Israel Merrill.