Van Burtenshaw


Van Burtenshaw is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate for District 35.

Career

On November 4, 2014, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat A. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 35, seat A.
On May 15, 2018 Burtenshaw won the Republican primary against Jud Miller 53.1% to 46.9%.
On November 6, 2018 he won the general election for Idaho Senate for District 35, he was unopposed.
Burtenshaw says he is pro-life, strong supporter of second amendment, and believer in the United States Constitution.

Personal life

Burtenshaw is married to his wife Joni and they have 5 children and 12 grandchildren.
He is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer. He has an associate degree from Ricks College.