Brian Lenney

Brian Lenney (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Lenney (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 13. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Brian Lenney was born in Corona, California. Lenney earned an associate degree from Riverside Community College in 2002, a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 2007, and a graduate degree from Biola University in 2010. Lenney's career experience includes working as a self-employed copywriter and consultant, a marketing manager with Millionaire Publishing, and a columnist with Townhall Media.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Elections

2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Incumbent Brian Lenney is running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2026.

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2024

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Incumbent Brian Lenney defeated Sarah Butler in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 13 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Brian Lenney (R)	70.0	14,986
	Sarah Butler (D)	30.0	6,427

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,413
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

Sarah Butler advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 13 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Butler	100.0	492

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 492
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

Incumbent Brian Lenney defeated Jeff C. Agenbroad in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13 on May 21, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Brian Lenney	55.6	2,695
	Jeff C. Agenbroad	44.4	2,154

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,849
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Lenney signed the following pledges.

U.S. Term Limits

2022

Idaho State Senate

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Brian Lenney won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Lenney (R)	100.0	10,091

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,091
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

Brian Lenney defeated incumbent Jeff C. Agenbroad in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13 on May 17, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Brian Lenney	57.6	3,162
	Jeff C. Agenbroad	42.4	2,330

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,492
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Endorsements

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U.S. House Idaho

General election

General election for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Incumbent Russ Fulcher defeated Kaylee Peterson and Darian Drake in the general election for U.S. House Idaho District 1 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Russ Fulcher (R)	71.3	222,901
	Kaylee Peterson (D)	26.3	82,261
	Darian Drake (L)	2.3	7,280

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 312,442
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Joe Evans (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Kaylee Peterson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kaylee Peterson	100.0	15,057

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,057
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Michael Banner (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Incumbent Russ Fulcher advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Fulcher	100.0	126,528

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 126,528
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Brian Lenney (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Joe Evans advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Evans	100.0	489

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 489
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

Idaho State Senate

Brian Lenney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in Southern California as was my wife. We moved to Nampa, Idaho in 2010. We homeschool our four kids and are very active in the local community. I have a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. from Biola University. I'm focused on individual liberty more than national sovereignty and politically line up close to Rand Paul.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Fight for medical freedom
Fight for school choice
Fight for permanent, meaningful, long-lasting tax relief

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Social, medical, education, fiscal... because Idahaons are under the thumb of Statists who want to grow the government whereas I want the maximum amount of freedom for Idaho families in every area.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Rand Paul, Pat Buchanan, Thomas Massie, folks like that.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization by Pat Buchanan

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Tenacity, faith in God, and moral courage

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To protect and defend the rights of the people

What legacy would you like to leave?

I fought for the people, not the state

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy... read it and you'll see why

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Amicable

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Stopping Idaho from being flipped blue (like Colorado was)

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A fair/legal one

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

State Affairs, JFAC

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Congressman Thomas Massie

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not at this point

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

They should definitely oversee and manage it

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It has to be... to some extent.

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U.S. House Idaho

Brian Lenney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm an America 1st Conservative running to replace Russ Fulcher in Idaho's 1st congressional district

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will fight to restore U.S jobs and economic power
I will fight to reclaim American culture
I will fight to stop "The Great Reset"

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

More than anything... we need a revival of American culture (aka "Nationalism"), and here's why: American nationalism fuels Economic Nationalism. I'm convinced you can't have the second with the first. Because the love of country translates into doing what's best for the nation (e.g. protectionist policies that put the American people and economy FIRST, not the global one).

So, what do I mean by American culture?

I mean things like a pursuit of real justice, leading with moral courage, traditional family values, religion, centering around a common language (English), and enforcing law and order in our cities and national borders. I'm talking about the rejection of "hate speech", embracing free speech, and due process. I'm talking about gun rights, the right to operate your business how you see fit, and not rewarding criminals with citizenship. I'm talking about keeping our kids safe from sexual predators, keeping men out of women's sports, and vice versa. I'm talking about encouraging personal responsibility over victimhood and welfare, respecting the rule of law and the boys in blue who uphold it, standing for the national anthem, and making abortion unthinkable. Naturally, these notions necessitate the rejection of far-left ideologies like socialism, the 1619 Project, Common Core, Critical Race Theory, and anything that attempts to sexualize our nation's children.

This is not the end of my list... it's only the beginning...

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"The Death of the West" by Patrick J. Buchanan

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Faithfulness to the U.S. Constitution, moral courage, being outspoken when it comes to matters of life, standing up and speaking up on behalf of the most vulnerable in our nation...

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I'm firm on issues that matter (life, liberty). I'm outspoken and fear no man. I will not back down from a fight when the very core of the matter could fundamentally change America for the worst.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Oversight and the appropriation of funds

What legacy would you like to leave?

See previous answer

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember being in school and watching the Space Shuttle Challenger blow up on LIVE TV in 1986. I was only six years old...

What is your favorite book? Why?

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy... read it and find out (especially if you're a dad with sons)

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Emmet Brickowski from the LEGO movie

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I get distracted easily

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It's called "the people's house" for a reason. Reps are closer to the people they represent than Senators, and therefore more in tune with the people in their district.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Depends on what kind of experience they have. It could be beneficial or detrimental. It's not necessary by any means though.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Fighting totalitarianism as the country becomes more and more divided.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I'm partial to The House Committee on Oversight and Reform

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe in term limits overall, but two years is just enough time to get your feet wet. I like four-year terms instead (two max).

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We need them. Eight years tops for every office.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I appreciate the work Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, and Paul Gosar do. I appreciated the work Trey Gowdy did as well.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

It is... without compromise, nothing gets done.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

It's in the job description. So definitely a top priority.

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Brian Lenney campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho State Senate District 13	Won general	$64,939	$60,729
2022	Idaho State Senate District 13	Won general	$17,495	$13,267
2022	U.S. House Idaho District 1	Withdrew primary	$5,991	$5,991
Grand total			$88,425	$79,988
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Scorecards

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2024

In 2024, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10.

ACLU Idaho

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Club for Growth Foundation

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Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry

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Idaho Freedom Foundation

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Idaho Wildlife Federation

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National Federation of Independent Business

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2023

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In 2023, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6.

ACLU Idaho

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Idaho Freedom Foundation

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Idaho Wildlife Federation

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The American Conservative Union

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The Institute for Legislative Analysis

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2021
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2022
↑ LinkedIn, "Brian Lenney," accessed January 18, 2023

Political offices
Preceded by Jeff C. Agenbroad (R)	Idaho State Senate District 13 2022-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Idaho State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Lori Den Hartog

Minority Leader:Melissa Wintrow

Senators

District 1

Jim Woodward (R)

District 2

Phil Hart (R)

District 3

Doug Okuniewicz (R)

District 4

Ben Toews (R)

District 5

Carl Bjerke (R)

District 6

Dan Foreman (R)

District 7

Cindy Carlson (R)

District 8

Christy Zito (R)

District 9

Brandon Shippy (R)

District 10

Tammy Nichols (R)

District 11

Camille Blaylock (R)

District 12

Ben Adams (R)

District 13

Brian Lenney (R)

District 14

C. Scott Grow (R)

District 15

Codi Galloway (R)

District 16

Alison Rabe (D)

District 17

Carrie Semmelroth (D)

District 18

Janie Ward-Engelking (D)

District 19

Melissa Wintrow (D)

District 20

Josh Keyser (R)

District 21

Treg Bernt (R)

District 22

Lori Den Hartog (R)

District 23

Todd Lakey (R)

District 24

Glenneda Zuiderveld (R)

District 25

Josh Kohl (R)

District 26

Ron Taylor (D)

District 27

Kelly Anthon (R)

District 28

Jim Guthrie (R)

District 29

James Ruchti (D)

District 30

Julie VanOrden (R)

District 31

Van Burtenshaw (R)

District 32

Kevin Cook (R)

District 33

David Lent (R)

District 34

Doug Ricks (R)

District 35

Mark Harris (R)

Republican Party (29)

Democratic Party (6)

[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 10, 2021

[bio2-2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2022

[bio3-3] LinkedIn, "Brian Lenney," accessed January 18, 2023

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Brian Lenney

Biography

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Elections

2026

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

Endorsements

Pledges

2022

Idaho State Senate

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

Endorsements

U.S. House Idaho

General election

General election for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

2022

Idaho State Senate

U.S. House Idaho

Campaign finance summary

Scorecards

2024

2023

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