Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and lawyer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/05/1943 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Jim Risch
14/10/2026
Senator Risch co-introduced, with Senators Crapo, Wyden and Merkley, a three-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools Program. The bill aims to extend federal support for rural schools and counties.
19/05/2026
Jim Risch won the Republican nomination for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Idaho in the May primary, taking about 67 percent of the vote with minimal opposition. He is seeking a fourth term against independent former state representative Todd Achilles, after the Democratic nominee withdrew in July.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Elroy Risch |
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| Summary | Republican politician and lawyer who has served as a United States Senator from Idaho since 2009, after holding several state offices in Idaho including governor. He is seeking a fourth Senate term in the 2026 election. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Attended before transferring |
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| University of Idaho | Bachelor's degree in forestry (1965) and Juris Doctor (1968) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Catholic |
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| Residence | Ranch near Boise, Idaho |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Vicki Risch (married 1968) |
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Family
| Spouse | Vicki Risch |
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| Children | Three sons |
| Grandchildren | Nine |
Career
| Ada County Prosecuting Attorney | 1970 to 1974, elected at age 27 |
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| Idaho State Senate | Served 1974 to 1988 and 1995 to 2002; Majority Leader 1976 to 1982 and President Pro Tempore 1982 to 1988 |
| Idaho Lieutenant Governor | 2003 to 2006 |
| Governor of Idaho | 31st governor, 2006 |
| United States Senate | Junior Senator from Idaho since 3 January 2009; Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
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| Current Term End | 03/01/2027 |
| Private Sector | Lawyer, rancher and small business owner; former senior partner of the Risch Goss Insinger Gustavel law firm |
| Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Terms | 2019 to 2021 and since 3 January 2025 |
| 2026 Re-election Bid | Republican nominee seeking a fourth term; won the Republican primary on 19/05/2026 and faces the general election on 03/11/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a carpet cleaner, food server and pea harvester to pay for college | |
| 2. Taught classes in criminal justice at Boise State College | |
| 3. Was elected Ada County Prosecuting Attorney at age 27 | |
| 4. As governor, lowered property taxes by 20 percent |
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