Doug Ricks
Doug Ricks | |
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| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Brent Hill |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald M. Nate |
| Succeeded by | Jon Weber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Madison County, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melissa |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents |
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| Residence(s) | Rexburg, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | Ricks College (AS) Brigham Young University–Idaho (BA) |
Doug Ricks is an American businessman and politician serving as a Republican member of the Idaho Senate from the 34th district. Ricks previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020.
Early life and education
Ricks was born in Madison County, Idaho, and is the son of Evelyn and Mark Ricks. He grew up on a potato farm and attended Madison High School.[1][2]
Ricks earned an associate degree in general agriculture and farm crop management and a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University–Idaho.[1]
Career
As a businessman, in 1987, Ricks became the owner of a computer store in Rexburg, Idaho. In 2000, Ricks became a computer lab manager at Brigham Young University–Idaho.[2]
Ricks is an Assistive Technology Coordinator at Brigham Young University–Idaho's Disability Services Office.[1]
In 2016, Ricks ran for seat 34A in the Idaho House of Representatives, but lost the Republican primary to Ronald M. Nate.[3]
In 2018, Ricks defeated Nate in the primary. On November 6, 2018, Ricks won the general election unopposed.[4][1]
Ricks served on the following House committees:[5]
- Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- Revenue & Taxation
- Transportation & Defense
In 2020, Ricks announced his candidacy for District 34 in the Idaho State Senate, after Idaho Senator Brent Hill decided not to seek reelection.[6] Ricks defeated Jacob Householder in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.[3]
As of January 2021, Ricks serves on the following Senate committees:[7]
- Judiciary & Rules – Vice Chair
- Agricultural Affairs
- Local Government & Taxation
Electoral history
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronald M. Nate | 2,632 | 51.64% | |
| Republican | Doug Ricks | 2,465 | 48.36% | |
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Ricks | 2,993 | 51.4% | |
| Republican | Ronald M. Nate | 2,834 | 48.6% | |
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Ricks | 4,608 | 70.0% | |
| Republican | Jacob Householder | 1,976 | 30.0% | |
Personal life
Ricks' wife is Melissa Ricks. They have five children. Ricks and his family live in Rexburg, Idaho.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Doug Ricks' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ a b Price, Mike (May 2, 2020). "Outgoing Rep. Doug Ricks facing Jacob Householder in Republican primary". eastidahonews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Doug Ricks". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Rep Doug Ricks". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Smith, Lisa Dayley (2 February 2020). "Doug Ricks announces run for Senate". Standard Journal. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Sen Doug Ricks". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 24 November 2021.