Branden Durst

Branden John Durst (born January 15, 1980) is a former politician from Boise, Idaho. Durst represented Idaho's 18th Legislative District in the Idaho House of Representative from 2006 to 2010, and in the Idaho Senate from 2012 to 2013. He was the youngest member of the Idaho Senate. Durst switched parties in 2016 and registered as a Republican as of November 2020. Durst announced in January 2021 that he would be a Republican candidate for Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He ultimately placed second in the primary, earning about 34% of the vote (around 90,000 votes).

Branden Durst
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 18th district
In office
December 1, 2012  December 1, 2013
Preceded byMitch Toryanski
Succeeded byJanie Ward-Engelking
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 18A district
In office
December 1, 2006  December 1, 2010
Preceded byDebbie Field
Succeeded byJulie Ellsworth
Personal details
Born (1980-01-15) January 15, 1980
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (Before 2016)
Republican (2016–present)
EducationPacific Lutheran University (BA)
Kent State University
Claremont Graduate University
Boise State University (MPA, EdS)
WebsiteCampaign website
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