Doug Ricks
{{short description|American politician from Idaho}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Doug Ricks
|state_senate = Idaho
|district = 34th
| term_start = December 1, 2020
| term_end =
| predecessor = Brent Hill
| successor =
|state_house1 = Idaho
|district1 = 34th
|predecessor1 = Ronald M. Nate
|successor1 = Jon Weber
|term_start1 = December 1, 2018
|term_end1 = November 30, 2020
|birth_place = Madison County, Idaho, U.S.
|father = Mark Ricks
|mother = Evelyn Ricks
|education = Ricks College (AS)
Brigham Young University–Idaho (BA)
|party = Republican
|residence = Rexburg, Idaho, U.S.
|spouse = Melissa
|children = 5
}}
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.
Ricks earned an associate degree in general agriculture and farm crop management and a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University–Idaho.
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.{{cite web |URL=https://www.eastidahonews.com/2020/05/outgoing-rep-doug-ricks-facing-jacob-householder-in-republican-primary/ |title=Outgoing Rep. Doug Ricks facing Jacob Householder in Republican primary |website=eastidahonews.com |first=Mike |last=Price |date=May 2, 2020 |access-date=June 29, 2020}}
Ricks is an Assistive Technology Coordinator at Brigham Young University–Idaho's Disability Services Office.
In 2016, Ricks ran for seat 34A in the Idaho House of Representatives, but lost the Republican primary to Ronald M. Nate.{{cite web |title=Doug Ricks |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Doug_Ricks |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=27 June 2020}}
In 2018, Ricks defeated Nate in the primary. On November 6, 2018, Ricks won the general election unopposed.{{cite web |URL=https://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2018/General/legislative_totals.html |title=November 6, 2018 General Election Results |website=sos.idaho.gov |date=November 6, 2018 |access-date=June 29, 2020}}{{cite web |title=Doug Ricks' Biography |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/137140/doug-ricks |website=Vote Smart |access-date=27 June 2020}}
Ricks served on the following House committees:{{cite web |title=Rep Doug Ricks |url=https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/membership/2020/id5383/ |website=Idaho Legislature |access-date=27 June 2020}}
- 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.{{cite news |last1=Smith |first1=Lisa Dayley |title=Doug Ricks announces run for Senate |url=https://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/doug-ricks-announces-run-for-senate/article_0a495f83-937a-557d-83e7-b498933fcc9e.html |access-date=27 June 2020 |work=Standard Journal |date=2 February 2020}} Ricks defeated Jacob Householder in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election.
As of January 2021, Ricks serves on the following Senate committees:{{cite web |title=Sen Doug Ricks |url=https://legislature.idaho.gov/legislators/membership/2021/id5383/ |website=Idaho Legislature |access-date=24 November 2021}}
- Judiciary & Rules – Vice Chair
- Agricultural Affairs
- Local Government & Taxation
Electoral history
= 2016 =
{{Election box begin no change|title=2016 Republican primary: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 34A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Ronald M. Nate|votes=2,632|percentage=51.64%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Doug Ricks |votes=2,465|percentage=48.36%}}
{{Election box end}}
= 2018 =
{{Election box begin no change|title=2018 Republican primary: Idaho House of Representatives, Seat 34A}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Doug Ricks |votes=2,993|percentage=51.4%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Ronald M. Nate|votes=2,834|percentage=48.6%}}
{{Election box end}}
= 2020 =
{{Election box begin no change|title=2020 Republican primary: Idaho State Senate, District 34}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Doug Ricks |votes=4,608|percentage=70.0%}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jacob Householder|votes=1,976|percentage=30.0%}}
{{Election box end}}
Personal life
Ricks' wife is Melissa Ricks. They have five children. Ricks and his family live in Rexburg, Idaho.
References
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{{Idaho State Senators}}
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Category:Republican Party Idaho state senators
Category:Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
Category:Politicians from Rexburg, Idaho