Jilene Burger

Jilene Burger is a Republican challenging incumbent Marco Erickson for Idaho House District 33B in the 2026 primary. A retired teacher and former chairwoman of the Legislative District 33 Republican Committee, she campaigns as the "Voice of the Taxpayers" and "Defender of the Constitution." Her platform includes fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, transparent government, traditional values, eliminating the grocery tax, and pro-life policies. Burger has no prior legislative experience, previously losing to Erickson in the 2024 primary and an Idaho Falls City Council bid in 2023. She seeks to protect Idaho values and ensure taxpayers' voices are heard.