# Jim Risch

> James Elroy Risch has served as the junior United States Senator from Idaho since January 2009. He previously served as Idaho's Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and in the Idaho State Senate. He is an attorney and rancher.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from Idaho
- State: ID
- Race: Idaho U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Boise, Idaho
- Race rating: Safe R
- Campaign website: https://senatorrisch.com/

## Background

- Education: B.S., University of Idaho; J.D., University of Idaho College of Law.
- Professional background: Attorney; rancher; small business owner; former senior partner, Risch Goss Insinger Gustavel law firm; adjunct professor of criminal law at Boise State University.
- Public service: Ada County Prosecuting Attorney; Idaho State Senator; Republican Majority Leader, Idaho State Senate; President Pro Tempore, Idaho State Senate; Lieutenant Governor of Idaho (1995–2006, 2007–2009); Governor of Idaho (2006–2007); U.S. Senator from Idaho (2009–present); Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
- Military service: None

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – James Elroy Risch: https://senatorrisch.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.821Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/jim-risch-idaho-r-2026
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