James Risch

Jim Risch a Republican, has represented the state of Idaho in the Senate since 2009.

Bio
Prior to being elected to the Senate, Jim Risch served as Idaho’s 37th Lieutenant Governor. He also served as Idaho's 31st Governor. In addition, he spent 11 elected terms in Idaho's State Senate. He is a small business owner, a rancher/farmer and senior partner in the Risch Goss Insinger Gustavel Law firm.

2008 elections
He won the Republican nomination to replace retiring Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) during primary elections held on May 27, 2008. He went on to defeat Democratic nominee Larry LaRocco in the November 2008 general election.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Risch will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Idaho's Senate Race
 * Official Risch for Senate website