Van Burtenshaw is an American politician who is currently serving as a member of the Idaho State Senate from the 31st district. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. Prior to this, he represented the 35th district in the Idaho House of Representatives from December 1, 2014, to November 30, 2018.1
Born in 1957 or 1958, Van Burtenshaw is a member of the Republican Party. He is married to Joni Burtenshaw and they have five children and 12 grandchildren. Burtenshaw is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer by profession .
Education: Burtenshaw has an associate degree from Ricks College .
Career: On November 4, 2014, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat A. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burtenshaw won the election unopposed and continued serving District 35, seat A. On May 15, 2018, Burtenshaw won the Republican primary against Jud Miller 53.1% to 46.9%. On November 6, 2018, he won the general election for Idaho Senate for District 35, he was unopposed. Burtenshaw is anti-abortion and a gun rights supporter.
Personal Life: Burtenshaw is married to his wife Joni and they have five children and 12 grandchildren. He is a farmer, rancher, and livestock dealer.
