Doug Ricks
Doug Ricks is an American former businessman, University staff, and politician from Idaho. Ricks is a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 34, seat A.
Doug Ricks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 34. Seat A district | |
| Assumed office December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald M. Nate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Madison County, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Melissa |
| Children | 5 |
| Mother | Evelyn (nee Tonks) Ricks |
| Father | Mark Ricks |
| Residence | Rexburg, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Ricks College, Brigham Young University-Idaho |
| Occupation | Businessman, University staff, and politician |
Early life
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]
Education
Ricks earned an Associates degree in General Agriculture and Farm Crop Management from Ricks College. Ricks earned a Bachelor 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, until 2000. 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 the district's current senator, Brent Hill, decided not to run for 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.