Idaho State Senate District 33

Current seat holder: David Lent (R).

Jan Brown

Jan Brown (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 33 (Bonneville County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Jan Brown qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 33.

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“I first arrived in Idaho Falls in October 1976 shortly after graduating from the School of Forestry at Oregon State University. Seeking to use my Bachelor of Science degree, I enjoyed a 43-year career working in the natural sciences, resource conservation, and outdoor recreation. I was employed in Eastern Idaho for a total of 34 years (in Idaho Falls and Island Park) and nine years in Montana (in Bozeman and Great Falls).” (Jan Brown campaign website)
“I returned to Idaho Falls in 2020 to enjoy my retirement and more easily access my Island Park cabin. As a lifelong Democrat, I look forward to serving Idaho Falls as the new State Senator from District 33.” (Jan Brown campaign website)
“I grew up in California’s San Fernando Valley as the third child of loving, hard-working parents who emphasized education, weekend chores, and long family vacations. Through Girl Scouting and family trips to national parks, I found I loved being outdoors and felt most at home in the mountains. Although I left the West Coast in 1976 to settle in the Greater Yellowstone region, I remain close to my three siblings and their spouses, eight nieces and nephews, and their 20 children.” (Jan Brown campaign website)

Dave Lent

Dave Lent (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho State Senate representing District 33 (Bonneville County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Graduate of Eastern Idaho Technical College and Idaho State University; holds national credential in Radiation Protection, dedicating his career to advancing safety, education, and community development; retired from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as a nuclear facility training manager, where he oversaw regulatory and facility-specific training programs; served as chair for the Energy Facilities Contracting Group, recognized with the Distinguished Leadership award from the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington D.C. for contributions to regulatory reform and cost-cutting initiatives; consultant with the nuclear power industry in both radiation protection and workforce training; managed several multimillion-dollar projects and participated in mission-critical activities at the INL since 1980; served 12 years on the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees, playing a key role in replacing four elementary schools and transitioning a junior high into a successful project-based high school; appointed by Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper to the committee that recommended the creation of the College of Eastern Idaho; enjoys hosting family and friends at the family’s Spencer cabin and boating on local waters; wife Terri is known throughout the community for her work teaching the performing arts to youth; five children; 14 grandchildren.

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