James E. Risch
James Elroy Risch is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Idaho since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he served as lieutenant governor of Idaho under governors Dirk Kempthorne and Butch Otter, and briefly as governor between their terms.
100 votes
Background
Born
1943-05-03, Milwaukee
Religion
Catholicism
Spouse
Vicki Risch
Education
University of Idaho, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, University of Idaho College of Law
Prior Occupations
politician
Positions Held
member of the State Senate of Idaho, Governor of Idaho, prosecutor, majority leader, president pro tempore, United States senator
Details
Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
Idaho
Status
Current member
Elected
2009
Sponsored
1 bills
Competency Scorecard
What this person's job actually involves
Committees
No committee assignments on file
Attendance (of votes on file)
97% (97 of 100 recorded votes)