Doug Ricks' Biography
- State Senate (ID) - District 34, Republican
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for State Senate (ID) - District 34
Contact Information
Office
Post Office Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720
140 South 3rd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
Full Name:
Doug Ricks
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Melissa; 5 Children; 4 grandchildren
Birth Place:
Madison County, ID
Home City:
Rexburg, ID
Religion:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Associate's, Farm Crop Management, Ricks College
Bachelor's, University Studies, Brigham Young University Idaho
Associate's, General Agriculture, Ricks College, 1984
Senator, Idaho State Senate, District 34, 2021-present
Candidate, Idaho State Senate, District 34, 2020, 2022
Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, District 34A, 2018-2021
Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives, District 34A, 2012, 2018
Member, Commerce and Human Resources
Member, Judiciary and Rules
Former Member, Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, Idaho State House of Representatives
Former Member, Revenue and Taxation Committee, Idaho State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation and Defense Committee, Idaho State House of Representatives
Assistive Technology Coordinator, Disability Services Office, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Former Computer Lab Manager, Technology Department, Brigham Young University-Idaho
Former Missionary, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Australia
Former Member, Rules Committee, Idaho Grand Old Party (GOP)
Chair, Madison County Republican Central Committee, 2015-2018
Father's Name:
Mark Ricks
Number of Grandchildren:
1
Priority Issues:
Continuing to advance education reform
Working with all parties to implement smart and sustainable water policies
Identifying real solutions for healthcare that fit Idaho's needs
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I believe District 34 needs a representative who will vote in the best interests of the district and not hand our vote to a Boise-based, special-interest group. A vote for me will put all the oars rowing in the same direction for southeast Idaho.
In addition, I am the current chairman for the Madison County Republican Central Committee, and I have been a Precinct Committeeman for several years. I pledge to you that I'll make every effort to work with other legislators to represent Idaho's conservative values by:
Promoting free enterprise, economic growth & low taxes
Limiting government regulation, keeping decisions local & ensuring government serves the people
Defending the right to bear arms
Protecting our water rights
Pursuing equal rights, justice & opportunity for all
Finding responsible, state-based solutions to provide people with better access to healthcare