Reed William Budge (January 7, 1921 – August 7, 1987) was an American politician and rancher from the U.S. state of Idaho.

[1] He served in Europe during World War II as a medic in the United States Army with General George Patton's 2nd Armored Division and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge.

During his military service, Budge was awarded a Purple Heart and three Bronze Star Medals for "acts of valor in combat".

[2] He was elected as pro tempore of the Idaho Senate in 1978, serving until 1982 when he was succeeded by Jim Risch.

[4] He married Gwen Steffensen in 1943 and had five children, Reed Douglas, Linda Duella, Randall Christian, Brian William, and Suzanne.