State Senator District 3 in Idaho State Senate District 3, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Brian Seguin — Candidate for State Senator District 3 in ID

  Brian Seguin is a Democratic candidate for the Idaho State Senate, representing District 3 in the 2026 election. He previously ran for the same seat in 2024. Seguin champions wise investment in public education, supporting educators to foster strong families and communities. He advocates for retaining undeveloped public lands for various recreational uses, emphasizing responsible stewardship. While supporting Second Amendment rights, Seguin also seeks common-sense gun legislation. He plans to address housing by developing strategies for more entry-level homeownership, easing the burden on the working class, and preserving rural areas.

• Doug "doug O" Okuniewicz — Incumbent State Senator in Hayden, ID

  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.