Ben Fuhriman
Ben Fuhriman (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 30B. He assumed office on December 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Fuhriman (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 30B. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Ben Fuhriman was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Fuhriman's career experience includes working as a financial planner. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2015 and a graduate degree from Montana State University in 2023. Fuhriman has been affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B
Incumbent Ben Fuhriman and Julianne Young are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B on November 3, 2026.
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 | Julianne Young (R) | |
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B
Ben Fuhriman defeated Breane Buckingham in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Fuhriman (R) | 82.0 | 17,191 |
 | Breane Buckingham (D) | 18.0 | 3,777 | |
| Total votes: 20,968 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B
Breane Buckingham advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Breane Buckingham | 100.0 | 276 |
| Total votes: 276 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B
Ben Fuhriman defeated incumbent Julianne Young in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Fuhriman | 50.0 | 3,763 |
| Julianne Young | 50.0 | 3,761 | |
| Total votes: 7,524 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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After delving into entrepreneurship, I found my calling in the insurance industry, eventually transitioning into financial planning—a field that resonates deeply with me. Today, I lead my own independent financial planning firm, where I have the privilege of guiding individuals and families towards their financial goals.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I am deeply invested in giving back to my community. Whether it’s serving on the board of the Boy Scouts Grand Teton Council, volunteering within my church, or providing financial counseling, I find immense joy in making a positive difference in the lives of others.
At home, I am blessed with a loving family—my wife, Holli, and our four incredible children. We cherish simple pleasures like travel, camping, game nights, watching movies, making music, and serving others.
I am honored to serve as a precinct committeeman in Bingham County and hold positions within the Central Committee, contributing to the betterment of our community through collaboration and service.- The economy. If families don't feel confident in their economic situation, it is difficult to feel good about anything else. Inflation, out of control spending, and a disproportionate and complicated tax system hurts everyone. As a financial planner, I know money, and Government needs to get out of our way so that innovation and growth can help put more of it in our pockets. A strong and free economy will make it possible for us to tackle the other problems we face in society. But first, we need less regulation, smarter budgets, and more economic growth without the excessive government spending that has caused inflation.
- Fair and organized immigration is something I believe everyone can get behind. The current reckless open border policies are flooding our communities with drugs, crime, and fear. There are amazing people all over the world who want to come and participate in our economy and society. We should welcome and encourage the brightest minds and hardest workers to come to America. But under a fair and organized system that prioritizes merit and skills. The first act of someone coming to this country should not be to break our laws. We need to clean it up. Strong and swift punishments should be in store for non citizens who commit crimes after coming here illegally.
- It's time to better support our police and first responders. They need better funding. That means higher pay and more resources. We say we love them--it's time to show them how much we appreciate all they do. If we don't feel safe in our communities, how can we call this America? Businesses need to know that they are protected. Children need to feel safe and secure at school and at the parks. Response times for first responders need to be reduced. Public safety is what sets us apart from other countries, but lately we have not done our part. It's time to trust our law enforcement officers and first responders and give them what they need to keep us safe, starting with our respect.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho House of Representatives District 30B |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 30B |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 22, 2024
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| Preceded by Julianne Young (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 30B 2024-Present |
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