Doug Ricks
Doug Ricks is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 34th district. Ricks previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020.
Doug Ricks | |
|---|---|
| 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 – December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald M. Nate |
| Succeeded by | Jon Weber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Madison County, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Melissa |
| Children | 5 |
| Mother | Evelyn Ricks |
| Father | Mark Ricks |
| Residence | Rexburg, Idaho, U.S. |
| Education | Ricks College (AS) Brigham Young University–Idaho (BA) |
Early life and education
Ricks was born in Madison County, Idaho. Ricks father was Mark Ricks (1924-2016). Ricks mother was Evelyn Tonks. Ricks grew up on a potato farm. Ricks attended Madison High School.[1][2]
Ricks earned an Associates degree in general agriculture and farm crop management from Ricks College. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in university studies 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 Ronald M. Nate in the primary. On November 6, 2018, Ricks won the general election unopposed, and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 34, seat A.[4][1]
As of June 2020, Ricks sits on the following House committees:[5]
- Judiciary, Rules & Administration
- Revenue & Taxation
- Transportation & Defense
In 2020, Ricks decided to run for election to represent District 34 in the Idaho State Senate, after Brent Hill decided not to seek another term.[6] Ricks defeated Jacob Householder to win the Republican primary.[3]
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
- "Doug Ricks' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- Price, Mike (May 2, 2020). "Outgoing Rep. Doug Ricks facing Jacob Householder in Republican primary". eastidahonews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- "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.