Mary Jo Durfee
Mary Jo Durfee (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 24 (Camas, Gooding, Twin Falls counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Mary Jo Durfee graduated from Jerome High School and attended the College of Southern Idaho. Her career experience includes working in accounting.
“The fight for woman's rights started in 1920. We need to continue and safeguard every hard fought right, that I fought for already, and are now being challenged.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Brent D Reinke
Brent D Reinke (Republican) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 24 (Camas, Gooding, Twin Falls counties) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Brent listens. He values honest conversations and practical solutions over politics. As a lifelong Magic Valley resident, business owner, and leader, his commitment is simple: to protect what makes this community strong and ensure it remains a place where families can thrive for generations.
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“I’m Brent Reinke, and I’m running for the Idaho State Senate because I believe the Magic Valley’s future depends on practical leadership rooted in local values.”
(Brent D Reinke campaign website) “I was born and raised in Twin Falls County, and my wife Carla and I built our family and raised our five sons here. Many people know us from MR. B’s — the family business we started in Filer and later expanded to Buhl, and from the handmade ice cream cones and food we’ve served for decades at the Twin Falls County Fair.”
(Brent D Reinke campaign website) “What drives me is simple: faith, family, and service. As a lifelong Republican, I believe in conservative values that put community first, protect taxpayers, and strengthen opportunities for the next generation. Right now, our region faces critical issues — from managing growth responsibly, to ensuring public safety, to planning for the future needs of our families and businesses.”
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