Doug Ricks

Douglas 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.

Ricks is an Assistive Technology Coordinator at Brigham Young University–Idaho's Disability Services Office.

In 2018, Ricks defeated Nate in the primary. On November 6, 2018, Ricks won the general election unopposed.

Ricks served on the following House committees: 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. Ricks defeated Jacob Householder in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election. Judiciary & Rules – Vice Chair Agricultural Affairs Local Government & Taxation

Electoral history 2016

2018

2020

Personal life Ricks' wife is Melissa Ricks. They have five children. Ricks and his family live in Rexburg, Idaho.