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James Elroy Risch (/ ˈrɪʃ / RISH; born May 3, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. [1] . A member of the Republican Party, he served as lieutenant governor of Idaho under governors Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter.

Jim Risch, currently serving a third term as Idaho's 28th Senator, holds a longstanding commitment to public service and a passion for good government. Risch is what his peers call a "no-nonsense, get-the-job-done leader" with more than four decades of experience in …

2 days ago · U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, right, and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, address supporters in this 2024 file photo. Vincent Medina [email protected] Just days ago during the Munich Security ...

1 day ago · BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho is leading a legislative effort to permanently eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within federal workforces.

Feb 14, 2025 · Jim Risch (born May 3, 1943, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.) is an American politician who was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2008 and began representing Idaho in that body the following year. He previously held several political posts in the state, including that of governor (2006).

4 days ago · Risch is the junior senator from Idaho and is a Republican. He has served since Jan 6, 2009. Risch is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. He is 81 years old.

Jan 7, 2025 · WASHINGTON- US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement regarding his election to serve as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in the 119th Congress: “Today, America faces threats from nearly every corner of the world.

Jim Risch is currently serving a second term in the U.S. Senate from Idaho. Known for “pragmatic decision-making,” his peers call him a “no-nonsense, get-the-job-done leader.” He has been recognized by the National Journal as the “Most Conservative” …

Feb 13, 2025 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled “After Assad: Navigating Syria Policy.” Witnesses included Michael Singh, managing director at the Washington Institute for near East policy, and Dana Stroul ...