Repeat Rivals: Rod Furniss and Karey Hanks face off for third time in District 31 Seat B

ELECTION 2026 Coverage: Local News 8 is highlighting some of the most competitive, talked-about Legislative races in the region during the final run-up to the May 19 primary election.

ST. ANTHONY AND RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – With one week to go until Election Day, two long-time rivals are challenging each other in an Upper Valley race to represent Fremont, Jefferson, Clark and Lemhi counties.

In an intense political competition, incumbent Rod Furniss is running against former legislator Karey Hanks in the election for Idaho House of Representatives Legislative District 31 Seat B. 

Furniss and Hanks provided their positions on key issues and their economic philosophy in Local News 8 interviews this week.

Hanks identified her top issues as illegal immigration, water and the budget. Furniss said his top priorities were water, taxes and housing.

Watch our in-depth interviews with the candidates below to learn more about their positions and records.