Desi Burbank

Desi Burbank: Idaho Republican Candidate for Senate District 15

Desi Burbank is a Republican candidate running for the Idaho State Senate in District 15, which covers west Boise between Maple Grove Road and Eagle Road, from Interstate 84 to Chinden Boulevard. Burbank filed during the February 23–27, 2026 candidate filing period and has no prior election history in Idaho. The seat is open following Republican incumbent Codi Galloway’s withdrawal from the race in early March 2026. Although Galloway has endorsed Burbank for the Senate seat. With no Republican primary contest, Burbank advances directly to the November 3, 2026 general election, where the opponent will be Democrat Nancy Gregory, a 24-year Boise School District trustee, as reported by Idaho Education News.

Background

As of April 2026, no verified biographical information about Desi Burbank is publicly available. No education history, professional background, military service, or community involvement has been documented in any news coverage or public record. Idaho Education News has noted that Burbank does not appear to have a campaign website. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Career

Desi Burbank has not previously held elected office.

Policy Positions

As of April 2026, Desi Burbank has not made detailed policy positions publicly available beyond general campaign themes. This section will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Political Alignment

No documented endorsements, organizational affiliations, public statements, or social media presence connected to Burbank’s candidacy have been identified. There is insufficient evidence to place Burbank anywhere on the Idaho Republican political spectrum beyond the baseline.

Campaign and Endorsements

No endorsements have been publicly reported as of April 2026. No campaign finance activity connected to Burbank has been identified in available records. Burbank filed as the sole Republican candidate for the District 15 Senate seat and advances to the general election without a primary contest, per the Idaho Secretary of State’s candidate filing records.

District 15 has been one of Idaho’s most closely contested legislative seats in recent cycles. Galloway won the seat in 2024 by defeating incumbent Democrat Rick Just by 3.6 percentage points. Just had won the same seat in 2022, defeating Galloway by a comparable margin. Idaho Democrats have publicly identified District 15 as a target for a potential party flip in 2026, citing both the open-seat dynamic and the district’s competitive history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Desi Burbank in Idaho? Desi Burbank is a Republican candidate for the Idaho State Senate in District 15, covering west Boise, in the 2026 election cycle.

What district is Desi Burbank running in? Burbank is running in Idaho Senate District 15, a west Boise district that has alternated between Republican and Democratic representation in recent elections.

Is Desi Burbank an incumbent or challenger? Burbank is a challenger with no prior election history in Idaho. The seat is open after Republican incumbent Codi Galloway withdrew from the 2026 race.

Who is Desi Burbank running against? Burbank will face Democrat Nancy Gregory in the November 3, 2026 general election. There is no Republican primary.

Where can I find Desi Burbank’s policy positions? As of April 2026, Burbank does not have a campaign website and no documented policy positions have been reported. Voters can check VoteIdaho.gov for updated candidate information.

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated April 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.