Doug "doug O" Okuniewicz

Incumbent State Senator in Hayden, ID

Doug "doug O" Okuniewicz is a candidate for State Senator District 3 in Idaho State Senate District 3, Idaho — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: Brian Seguin.

Doug Okuniewicz is the incumbent State Senator for Idaho's District 3, having served since December 2022, following a term in the Idaho House of Representatives. A resident of Hayden, Idaho, he holds degrees from the University of Nevada and the University of Alabama, with a background as an inventor and business executive. Okuniewicz is seeking re-election in 2026 on a platform emphasizing conservative principles. He advocates for protecting the unborn and abolishing abortion, and supports government reform by providing dedicated legal counsel to the Legislature. He also aims to alleviate property tax burdens, oppose criminal re-entry centers in his community, and champion educational freedom for families while freeing public school teachers from federal mandates.

Website: https://www.dougokuniewicz.com/