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 | |
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Member of the Idaho Senate from the 18th district | |
In office December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Mitch Toryanski |
Succeeded by | Janie Ward-Engelking |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 18A district | |
In office December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Debbie Field |
Succeeded by | Julie Ellsworth |
Personal details | |
Born | Boise, Idaho, U.S. | January 15, 1980
Political party | Democratic (Before 2016) Republican (2016–present) |
Education | Pacific Lutheran University (BA) Kent State University Claremont Graduate University Boise State University (MPA, EdS) |
Website | Campaign website |
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