Biography
Brian Beckley is the Republican candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 8B, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Democrat Jared Dawson.[1][2] Beckley is a business executive who chairs the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation board, according to his Ballotpedia survey.[3]
Brian Beckley graduated from Madison Senior High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix; his profession is listed as business executive.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a sixth-generation Idahoan from Hibbard who lives in Hammett with his wife, Traci, and works the family ranch and runs businesses.[3] He said Governor Brad Little appointed him chair of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation board.[3]
Beckley said his priorities include wildfire prevention and forest health, returning decisions on public lands, forests and water to local residents, lowering taxes and reducing spending, and defending Idaho's water.[3]
- 1.Brian Beckley - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Brian Beckley - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Idaho House District 8B
Brian Beckley is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 8B as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.