State Senator District 33 in Idaho State Senate District 33, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Jan Brown — Retired in Idaho Falls, ID

  Jan Brown is a Democratic candidate for Idaho State Senate District 33, bringing a 43-year career in conservation, outdoor recreation advocacy, and nonprofit leadership to her campaign. A graduate of Oregon State University, she moved to Idaho Falls in 1976. Brown served as the first executive director of the Henry's Fork Foundation and as a natural resources advisor to Governor John Evans. She retired in 2020 and emphasizes collaborative, consensus-based problem-solving. Her policy priorities include local control over water management and conserving Idaho's natural resources. She previously ran for Bonneville County Commissioner in 2024.

• Dave Lent — Incumbent State Senator in Idaho Falls, ID

  Dave Lent is an incumbent Republican State Senator for Idaho's District 33, seeking re-election in 2026. A native of Southeastern Idaho and a resident of Idaho Falls, he brings a wealth of experience from nearly four decades in the nuclear industry, retiring as a training manager at Idaho National Laboratory. Lent is a graduate of Eastern Idaho Technical College and Idaho State University. His public service includes 12 years on the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees, where he championed significant school improvements. As Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Lent is dedicated to advancing K-12 education, advocating for customized approaches and workforce preparedness programs like Idaho Launch. He has also served on the Senate Agricultural Affairs, Judiciary and Rules, and Joint Finance Appropriations Committees. He and his wife, Terri, have five children and fourteen grandchildren.