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Rod Furniss

Incumbent
Rod Furniss

Idaho House of Representatives, District 31 Seat B

Phone:(208) 332-1056
Email:RFurniss@house.idaho.gov
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City:Rigby

Rod Furniss: Republican Incumbent for Idaho House District 31 Seat B

Rod Furniss won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for Idaho House District 31 Seat B with 5,633 votes, or 58.45 percent, over Karey Hanks's 4,005 votes, or 41.55 percent, according to certified Idaho Secretary of State results. He faces Democrat Wendy Norman in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Background

Furniss is a sixth-generation Idahoan. His family homesteaded in the Menan area in the late 1800s, and he grew up working the family farm, according to his campaign website. His father served in the National Guard and has since passed away; his mother was a registered nurse. He played football, basketball, and track at Rigby High School, including on a state championship basketball team, and was named all-state. He went on to play football at Ricks College and later served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Argentina.

He graduated from Rigby High School, earned an associate degree in business from BYU-Idaho, and a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Idaho State University, according to his official Idaho Legislature biography. He holds Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations from the American College in Pennsylvania. He worked for Idaho First National Bank for one year before entering the insurance business, where he has worked since 1986, and is also a commercial and residential real estate developer.

Furniss and his wife, Jan, have five children and twelve grandchildren, according to his legislative biography. He is a past president of the Idaho Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Idaho Falls Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Idaho Falls Society of Financial Service Professionals, and the Idaho Falls Estate Planning Council. He has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table, Court of the Table, and Top of the Table, and has received National Sales Achievement and National Quality awards. He is a past president of the Education Foundation for School District 251 and a past precinct committeeman for Jefferson County.

Electoral History

Furniss has won nine consecutive races since first running for office in 2018. He won the 2018 Republican primary for District 35 Seat B with 52 percent of the vote, then won the general election with 84 percent over Jerry L. Browne. In 2020 he won his primary with 69 percent over George A. Judd and ran unopposed in the general election. After 2022 redistricting renumbered his seat to District 31 Seat B, he won that year's primary with 63 percent over Darnell Shipp and the general election with 86 percent over Wayne Talmadge. In 2024 he won a primary rematch against Karey Hanks with 51 percent, then won the general election again over Talmadge with 86 percent.

Committee Work

Furniss serves as vice chair of the House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee and is a member of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, the Property Taxes and Revenue Expenditures Committee, the Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee, the Your Health Idaho Exchange Board, the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, and the Idaho Petroleum Storage Tank Fund, according to his Idaho Legislature biography.

Legislative Record

Furniss supported House Bill 338 in the 2025 session, which created a rural school construction fund. "This bill helped those smaller schools," he said in an April 2026 profile by Idaho Education News. "If we have surpluses, we should probably put some more money in that to make sure our small schools are taken care of."

He also co-sponsored House Bill 243 in 2025, which changed child care facility regulations to allow providers more flexibility in setting staff-to-child ratios. "It allowed more [parents] to enter into the business and have children in their home, so that we can have more child care," he said in the same profile.

On House Bill 93, the parental-choice tax credit, he said: "I want to be able to regulate it. I want to be able to see it. I want to be able to account for the money."

Stated Positions

In a 2024 East Idaho News candidate questionnaire, Furniss described his positions in his own words. On abortion: "I am pro-life because I believe that life is God-given. Abortion is the scourge of the earth and should never be considered except for rape, incest, or the health of the mother." On firearms: "I am pro-second amendment and my guns have always been and will continue to be my right to bear." On marriage: "I'm a pro-traditional marriage and believe marriage is the sacred union of one man and one woman."

Through the Idaho Republican Party's "Integrity in Affiliation" process, Furniss submitted three positions where he differs from the party platform: he does not support repealing the 17th Amendment, he does not support returning to the gold standard, and he supports current state law on abortion.

Endorsement

His campaign website lists an endorsement from Main Street Idaho.

Campaign Finance

For the 2026 cycle, Furniss's campaign has reported total contributions of $63,610.06 and total expenditures of $69,539.21, with an ending cash balance of $9,408.41 and no debt, according to the Idaho Secretary of State's Sunshine portal. His top reported donors include Dale Phillips of Rigby ($2,000); Van Burtenshaw of Terreton, the sitting District 31 senator ($1,738.36); Jerald Raymond of Menan, his District 31 Seat A running mate ($1,738.36); St. Luke's Health Plan, Inc. ($1,000); United Heritage UHFG Insurance PAC ($1,000); and Idaho Power Company ($1,000).

Sources

Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated September 28, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

What office does Rod Furniss hold?
He is the Republican state representative for Idaho House District 31, Seat B, serving his fourth term. He is seeking a fifth term in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Who is running against Rod Furniss in 2026?
Democrat Wendy Norman is his opponent on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Has Furniss ever lost an election?
No. He has won all nine races he has run since 2018, including two primary matchups against Karey Hanks and two general election matchups against Wayne Talmadge.
What does Rod Furniss do for a living?
He works in insurance and financial services, holding Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant designations, and is also a commercial and residential real estate developer.
What committees does Furniss serve on?
He is vice chair of the House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee and serves on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, among other assignments.
Has Furniss reported his campaign finances?
Yes. His 2026 Idaho Sunshine filing shows $63,610.06 in total contributions and $69,539.21 in expenditures, with an ending cash balance of $9,408.41 and no debt.

Also on the ballot in District 31

Every candidate for the State Senate and both House seats in this district. See the full District 31 page.