State Senator District 34 in Idaho State Senate District 34, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Ethan Sanford — Candidate for Idaho State Senate District 34 in ID

  Ethan Sanford is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Idaho State Senate for District 34 in 2026. Having lived in Idaho for a few years, he plans to start his post-graduation career and family there, driven by a love for the state. His platform prioritizes protecting reproductive rights and ballot initiatives, maintaining public lands and water resources, and safeguarding Idaho's Medicaid Expansion. He also advocates for public funding for public schools and private funding for private schools, alongside maintaining a balanced state budget and avoiding unnecessary debt.

• Doug Ricks — Incumbent State Senator in Rexburg, ID

  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.