Madison County, Idaho

Idaho Senate District 34

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ethan Sanford and Doug Ricks. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ethan Sanford (D), Doug Ricks (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 34. Doug Ricks is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Doug Ricks, is on the ballot.

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Ethan Sanford

Top priorities

Protect and maintain Idaho's water resources
Keep public lands in public hands
Maintain a balanced state budget

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sanford is a political science student at BYU-Idaho with a minor in creative writing, expected to graduate in December 2027, and plans to pursue a career in public service and public administration, per the campaign site. Sanford served as a volunteer missionary from January 2022 to December 2023 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout, per the campaign site.

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Doug Ricks

R Incumbent

Biography

Doug is self-employed and lives in Rexburg, Idaho, serving his third term in the Idaho Senate, per the Idaho Legislature. He previously served one term in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.

Next on your ballotIdaho House District 34 Seat A

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho Senate District 34 in 2026?

When is the Idaho Senate District 34 election in Idaho?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Idaho are on the Idaho election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Madison County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Idaho House District 34 Seat B Madison County Assessor Madison County Clerk See all 9 Madison County races

Candidate profiles

Ethan Sanford, full profile Doug Ricks, full profile Official Idaho election office