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Brian Lenney

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Brian Lenney
Candidate, Idaho State Senate District 13
Idaho State Senate District 13
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
3
Predecessor:Jeff C. Agenbroad (R)
Compensation
Base salary
$25,000/year
Per diem
For legislators residing within 50 miles of the Capitol: $86/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the Capitol: $253/day.
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
May 19, 2026
Education
Associates
Riverside Community College, 2002
Bachelor's
The University of North Dakota, 2007
Graduate
Biola University, 2010
Personal
Birthplace
Corona, CA
Religion
Born-again Christian
Profession
Consultant
Contact

Brian Lenney (Republican Party) is a member of theIdaho State Senate, representingDistrict 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 theIdaho State Senate to representDistrict 13. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.

Biography

Brian Lenney was born inCorona, 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]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Lenney was assigned to the following committees:


Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

IncumbentBrian Lenney andJeff C. Agenbroad are running in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13 on May 19, 2026.

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2024

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 13

IncumbentBrian Lenney defeatedSarah Butler in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 13 on November 5, 2024.

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

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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
✔
Image of Sarah Butler
Sarah Butler Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
492

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Total votes: 492
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

IncumbentBrian Lenney defeatedJeff C. Agenbroad in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13 on May 21, 2024.

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

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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

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022

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
✔
Image of Brian Lenney
Brian Lenney (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
10,091

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Total votes: 10,091
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 13

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

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

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Total votes: 5,492
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Endorsements

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U.S. House Idaho

See also: Idaho's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Idaho District 1

IncumbentRuss Fulcher defeatedKaylee Peterson andDarian Drake in the general election for U.S. House Idaho District 1 on November 8, 2022.

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

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Total votes: 312,442
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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
✔
Image of Kaylee Peterson
Kaylee Peterson
 
100.0
 
15,057

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Total votes: 15,057
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Idaho District 1

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

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Russ Fulcher
Russ Fulcher
 
100.0
 
126,528

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Total votes: 126,528
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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
✔
Image of Joe Evans
Joe Evans Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
489

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Total votes: 489
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Campaign themes

2026

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Candidate Connection

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Email

2024

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2022

Idaho State Senate

Candidate Connection

Brian Lenney completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenney's responses.

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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.
  • Fight for medical freedom
  • Fight for school choice
  • Fight for permanent, meaningful, long-lasting tax relief
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.
Rand Paul, Pat Buchanan, Thomas Massie, folks like that.
The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization by Pat Buchanan
I fought for the people, not the state
The Road by Cormac McCarthy... read it and you'll see why
Stopping Idaho from being flipped blue (like Colorado was)

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U.S. House Idaho

Candidate Connection

Brian Lenney completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lenney's responses.

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I'm an America 1st Conservative running to replace Russ Fulcher in Idaho's 1st congressional district
  • 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"
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...
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...
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.
I remember being in school and watching the Space Shuttle Challenger blow up on LIVE TV in 1986. I was only six years old...
"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy... read it and find out (especially if you're a dad with sons)
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.
Depends on what kind of experience they have. It could be beneficial or detrimental. It's not necessary by any means though.
Fighting totalitarianism as the country becomes more and more divided.
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).
We need them. Eight years tops for every office.
I appreciate the work Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, and Paul Gosar do. I appreciated the work Trey Gowdy did as well.

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Campaign finance summary

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Brian Lenney campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Idaho State Senate District 13Won general$64,939 $60,729
2022Idaho State Senate District 13Won general$17,495 $13,267
2022U.S. House Idaho District 1Withdrew 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).

Scorecards

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2024

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

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Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills.
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2023

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

Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.









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External links

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    • Footnotes

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

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