Idaho State Senate District 34

Current seat holder: Doug Ricks (R).

Ethan Sanford

Ethan Sanford (Democratic) is a candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 34 (Madison County) in the November 3, 2026 general election. Ethan Sanford qualified with the Idaho Secretary of State (VoteIdaho.gov) to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 34.

Doug Ricks

Doug Ricks (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Idaho State Senate representing District 34 (Madison County), running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Official legislative biography notes: Fifth-generation Rexburg resident; graduate of Ricks College and BYU-Idaho; retired university assistive technology specialist; small business owner; real estate investor; precinct committeeman, and former county GOP chairman; spouse: Melissa; five children; four grandchildren.

Campaign site

“Education is a priority if we are to keep our kids from leaving the area.” (Doug Ricks campaign website)
“We need to think and do things differently if we are to attract quality employers.” (Doug Ricks campaign website)
“As your representative I will make my votes based on your needs, not someone in Boise.” (Doug Ricks campaign website)