Doug Ricks

Doug Ricks is an incumbent Republican Idaho State Senator for District 34, serving since 2020. He previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2018-2020. Born and raised on a Madison County potato farm, Ricks earned degrees from Ricks College and Brigham Young University-Idaho. His diverse background includes owning a computer store, managing a university computer lab, and house flipping. He, his wife Melissa, and their five children reside in Rexburg. Ricks seeks re-election driven by his enjoyment of public service and responsibility. He aims to bring a calm, effective voice to Boise. His priorities include managing growth and soaring property taxes, advocating new development fund its own infrastructure, and promoting conservative budgeting aligned with "east Idaho conservative values." He serves on several key Senate committees and state boards.