Doug Ricks

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Doug Ricks

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Doug Ricks holds an associate degree in general agriculture and farm crop management, along with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University–Idaho. He began his career as the owner of a computer store in Rexburg, Idaho, before transitioning to roles in higher education, including a computer lab manager and Assistive Technology Coordinator at Brigham Young University–Idaho. Ricks has demonstrated leadership by successfully running for and winning seats in both the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho State Senate.

Political Ideas

Doug Ricks's political career is marked by a blend of local agricultural roots and tech-forward thinking, suggesting a unique approach to governance. His background in farming and technology positions him to bridge traditional and modern policy concerns. Ricks's legislative record hints at an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on certain issues, indicating a calculated strategy to balance competing interests. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes community and technological innovation, though the specifics remain underexplored.

Campaigns
2024: Idaho State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho Legislative District 34 Senate General Election, 2024

14,618 votes (86.00%)

Win

Idaho Legislative District 34 Senate General Election, 2024

14,618 votes (86.00%)

Win

Idaho Legislative District 34 Senate Primary Election, 2024

3,587 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Local Government & Taxation
Member
Judiciary & Rules
Member
2022: Idaho State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Idaho Legislative District 34 Senate General Election, 2022

7,366 votes (100.00%)

Win

Idaho Legislative District 34 Senate Republican Primary Election, 2022

4,517 votes (100.00%)

Win
2020: Idaho State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Republican primary: Idaho State Senate District 34

4,608 votes (70.00%)

Win
2018: Idaho State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Republican primary: Idaho House of Representatives Seat 34A

2,993 votes (51.40%)

Win
2016: Idaho State House of Representatives

Election History

Republican primary: Idaho House of Representatives Seat 34A

2,465 votes (48.36%)

Loss