Karey Hanks

Bus driver in St. Anthony, ID

Karey Hanks is a candidate for State Representative Seat B District 31 in Idaho State House District 31, Idaho — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Also running: Wendy Norman, Rod Furniss.

Karey Hanks is a Republican former member of the Idaho House of Representatives, seeking to return to the legislature for District 31 Seat B. She earned an associate degree from Ricks College and a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University at Idaho. Hanks resides in St. Anthony, Idaho, and has lived in the Egin Bench area for 40 years, working for Fremont County Joint School District 215 for two decades. She previously served in the legislature from 2017-2018 and 2021-2022. Hanks is challenging incumbent Rod Furniss in the Republican primary, stating Fremont County deserves local representation. Her top issues include illegal immigration, water, and the state budget, particularly restoring cuts affecting children, the disabled, the needy, and raises for teachers and state employees.