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'''James Elroy''' "'''Jim'''" '''Risch''' (born May 3, 1943) is an [[United States|American]] [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[politician]], [[rancher]], and [[Lawyer|attorney]] from [[Ada County, Idaho|Ada County]], Idaho, currently serving as the [[Seniority in the United States Senate|junior]] [[United States Senator]] from [[Idaho]].<ref>[http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/statewide_total.html 2008 statewide totals]</ref> He previously served as the 39th and 41st [[Lieutenant Governor of Idaho|Lieutenant Governor]] (2003–2006, 2007–2009) and the 31st [[List of Governors of Idaho|Governor]] (2006–2007) of Idaho. |
'''James Elroy''' "'''Jim'''" '''Risch''' (born May 3, 1943) is an [[United States|American]] [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[politician]], [[rancher]], and [[Lawyer|attorney]] from [[Ada County, Idaho|Ada County]], Idaho, currently serving as the [[Seniority in the United States Senate|junior]] [[United States Senator]] from [[Idaho]].<ref>[http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/statewide_total.html 2008 statewide totals] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150220191630/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/ENR/statewide_total.html |date=2015-02-20 }}</ref> He previously served as the 39th and 41st [[Lieutenant Governor of Idaho|Lieutenant Governor]] (2003–2006, 2007–2009) and the 31st [[List of Governors of Idaho|Governor]] (2006–2007) of Idaho. |
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On August 31, 2007, the [[Associated Press]] reported that Risch could possibly be appointed [[United States Senator]] by Governor [[C. L. Otter|Butch Otter]] to succeed the embattled [[Larry Craig]]. The ''[[Idaho Statesman]]'' reported on September 1, however, that Otter's spokesman denied Risch had been selected and that the governor "has made no decision and he is not leaning toward anybody."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/larrycraig/story/147741.html|title=Risch rumors about replacing Sen. Craig are 'dead wrong'|last=Hahn|first=Gregory|publisher=[[Idaho Statesman]]|date=2007-09-01|accessdate=2007-09-01}}</ref> On October 9, Risch announced that he would run for the now open Senate seat.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2007/10/10/news/news03.txt|title=Jim Risch announces Senate bid|last=Greene|first=Tom|publisher=[[Coeur d'Alene Press]]|date=2007-10-09|accessdate=2009-10-10}}</ref>In May 2008, Risch was selected as the Republican nominee for Craig's open seat in the U.S. Senate<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2008/Primary/tot_stwd.htm|title=2008 Primary Results statewide|website=sos.idaho.gov|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref>. He defeated [[Larry LaRocco]], a former [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[United States Congress|congressman]], with 58% of the vote<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2008/general/tot_stwd.htm|title=2008 General Results statewide|website=sos.idaho.gov|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref>. Risch defeated LaRocco in two previous elections: for a state Senate seat in 1986 and for lieutenant governor in 2006. |
On August 31, 2007, the [[Associated Press]] reported that Risch could possibly be appointed [[United States Senator]] by Governor [[C. L. Otter|Butch Otter]] to succeed the embattled [[Larry Craig]]. The ''[[Idaho Statesman]]'' reported on September 1, however, that Otter's spokesman denied Risch had been selected and that the governor "has made no decision and he is not leaning toward anybody."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.idahostatesman.com/larrycraig/story/147741.html|title=Risch rumors about replacing Sen. Craig are 'dead wrong'|last=Hahn|first=Gregory|publisher=[[Idaho Statesman]]|date=2007-09-01|accessdate=2007-09-01}}</ref> On October 9, Risch announced that he would run for the now open Senate seat.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2007/10/10/news/news03.txt |title=Jim Risch announces Senate bid |last=Greene |first=Tom |publisher=[[Coeur d'Alene Press]] |date=2007-10-09 |accessdate=2009-10-10 }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>In May 2008, Risch was selected as the Republican nominee for Craig's open seat in the U.S. Senate<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2008/Primary/tot_stwd.htm|title=2008 Primary Results statewide|website=sos.idaho.gov|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref>. He defeated [[Larry LaRocco]], a former [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] [[United States Congress|congressman]], with 58% of the vote<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sos.idaho.gov/elect/results/2008/general/tot_stwd.htm|title=2008 General Results statewide|website=sos.idaho.gov|access-date=2017-04-12}}</ref>. Risch defeated LaRocco in two previous elections: for a state Senate seat in 1986 and for lieutenant governor in 2006. |
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Jim Risch | |
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United States Senator from Idaho | |
Assumed office January 3, 2009 Serving with Mike Crapo | |
Preceded by | Larry Craig |
Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | David Vitter |
39th and 41st Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 1, 2007 – January 3, 2009 | |
Governor | Butch Otter |
Preceded by | Mark Ricks |
Succeeded by | Brad Little |
In office January 3, 2003 – May 26, 2006 | |
Governor | Dirk Kempthorne |
Preceded by | Jack Riggs |
Succeeded by | Mark Ricks |
31st Governor of Idaho | |
In office May 26, 2006 – January 1, 2007 | |
Lieutenant | Mark Ricks |
Preceded by | Dirk Kempthorne |
Succeeded by | Butch Otter |
President pro tempore of the Idaho Senate | |
In office December 1982 – December 1, 1988 | |
Preceded by | Reed Budge |
Succeeded by | Mike Crapo |
Member of the Idaho Senate from the 18th district | |
In office 1995–2002 | |
Preceded by | Roger Madsen |
Succeeded by | Sheila Sorensen |
Member of the Idaho Senate from the 21st district | |
In office 1974–1988 | |
Preceded by | ??? |
Succeeded by | Mike Burkett |
Personal details | |
Born | James Elroy Risch May 3, 1943 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Vicki Risch |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee University of Idaho, Moscow (BS, JD) |
Signature | |
Website | Senate website, Campaign website |
James Elroy "Jim" Risch (born May 3, 1943) is an American Republican politician, rancher, and attorney from Ada County, Idaho, currently serving as the junior United States Senator from Idaho.[1] He previously served as the 39th and 41st Lieutenant Governor (2003–2006, 2007–2009) and the 31st Governor (2006–2007) of Idaho.
Early life
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Risch is the son of Helen B. (née Levi) and Elroy A. Risch, a lineman for the local telephone company. His father was of German descent, and his mother was of Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry.[2] Risch attended the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee from 1961 to 1963, then transferred to the University of Idaho in Moscow, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.[3] He obtained his B.S. in Forestry in 1965,[4] and continued his education at the university's College of Law, serving on Law Review and the College of Law Advisory Committee,[5] receiving his J.D. in 1968.[6]
Risch entered politics in 1970 in Boise at age 27, winning election as Ada County prosecuting attorney. While serving in this capacity, he taught undergraduate classes in criminal justice at Boise State College and served as the president of the state's prosecuting attorneys association.
State politics
Idaho Senate
Risch was first elected to the Idaho Senate from Ada County in 1974. He entered the state senate leadership in 1976, serving as Majority Leader and later as President Pro Tempore. During his first senatorial term, Risch earned the reputation of being a "bully" due to his efforts to pressure more junior members to vote with him.[7]
In a dramatic upset, Risch was defeated for reelection in 1988 by Democratic political newcomer and Boise attorney Mike Burkett. As of mid-2006, it remains Idaho's most expensive legislative contest.
In the second political defeat of his career, Risch lost the 1994 primary election for a state senate seat to Roger Madsen. Risch returned to the state senate in 1995, as an appointee of Governor Phil Batt, who had named Madsen as the state commerce department's director.
First term as Lieutenant Governor
In January 2001, Risch had his eye on the lieutenant governor's seat vacated by "Butch" Otter, who resigned to take his elected seat in Congress. However, Governor Dirk Kempthorne appointed state senator Jack Riggs of Coeur d'Alene to the post instead. The following year Risch defeated Riggs in the Republican primary and won the general election, spending $360,000 of his own money to win the $27,000 a year, part-time post.
Governor
On May 26, 2006, Risch became Governor of Idaho when Kempthorne resigned to become the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Risch appointed Mark Ricks to serve as his Lt. Governor.[8] Risch served out the remaining seven months of Kempthorne's term, which ended in January 2007.
In August 2006, Risch called a special session of the Idaho Legislature to consider his proposed property tax reform bill, entitled the Property Tax Relief Act of 2006.
Second term as Lieutenant Governor
Risch was expected to enter the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary to succeed Kempthorne, who was completing his second term at this time of his federal appointment. However, U.S. Congressman Otter had announced his candidacy for the position in December 2004, and had gained a significant headstart in campaigning and fundraising. In November 2005, Risch announced his intention to seek election again as lieutenant governor.
Risch was unopposed for the 2006 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor and defeated former Democratic U.S. congressman Larry LaRocco in the general election. Risch's term as governor ended in January 2007 and he returned to the role of lieutenant governor. Risch resigned as lieutenant governor to take his seat in the Senate on January 3, 2009. Governor Otter named state Senator Brad Little of Emmett as Risch's replacement.
U.S. Senate
Elections
- 2008
On August 31, 2007, the Associated Press reported that Risch could possibly be appointed United States Senator by Governor Butch Otter to succeed the embattled Larry Craig. The Idaho Statesman reported on September 1, however, that Otter's spokesman denied Risch had been selected and that the governor "has made no decision and he is not leaning toward anybody."[9] On October 9, Risch announced that he would run for the now open Senate seat.[10]In May 2008, Risch was selected as the Republican nominee for Craig's open seat in the U.S. Senate[11]. He defeated Larry LaRocco, a former Democratic congressman, with 58% of the vote[12]. Risch defeated LaRocco in two previous elections: for a state Senate seat in 1986 and for lieutenant governor in 2006.
- 2014
Risch won the Republican primary with 79.9% of the vote. [13]
Risch defeated Nels Mitchell with 65.3% of the vote.[14]
Tenure
Risch was one of four freshmen Republican Senators in the 111th Congress of 2009, with Mike Johanns of Nebraska, George LeMieux of Florida and Scott Brown of Massachusetts.
Republican Senator Mike Crapo praised Risch as "results-oriented".[15]
Committee assignments
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Committee on Foreign Relations
- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Chairman)
- Select Committee on Ethics
- Select Committee on Intelligence
Electoral history
Idaho State Senate District 18 Republican Primary election, 1996 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 2,299 | 76.0% | |
Republican | Emil Loya, Jr. | 709 | 24.0% |
Idaho State Senate District 18 election, 1996 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 9,543 | 67.5% | |
Democratic | Donald Baumback | 4,589 | 32.5% |
Idaho State Senate District 18 Republican Primary election, 1998 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 2,656 | 67.4% | |
Republican | Sharon Ullman | 1,283 | 32.6% |
Idaho State Senate District 18 election, 1998 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 8,742 | 76.0% | |
Libertarian | Daniel Adams | 2,758 | 24.0% |
Idaho State Senate District 18 Republican Primary election, 2000 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 3,222 | 50.4% | |
Republican | Jack Noble | 3,171 | 49.6% |
Idaho State Senate District 18 election, 2000 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 12,917 | 80.3% | |
Libertarian | Daniel Adams | 3,165 | 19.7% |
Idaho Lieutenant Governor Republican Primary election, 2002 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch | 49,607 | 34.6% | |
Republican | Jack Riggs | 39,689 | 27.7% | |
Republican | Celia Gould | 22,134 | 15.4% | |
Republican | Larry Eastland | 22,079 | 15.4% | |
Republican | Jim Pratt | 5,638 | 3.9% | |
Republican | Darrell Babbitt | 4,161 | 2.9% |
Idaho Lieutenant Governor election, 2002 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch | 226,017 | 56.2% | |
Democratic | Bruce Perry | 160,438 | 39.9% | |
Libertarian | Michael Kempf | 15,562 | 3.9% |
Idaho Lieutenant Governor election, 2006 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 259,648 | 58.3% | |
Democratic | Larry LaRocco | 175,312 | 39.4% | |
Constitution | William Charles Wellisch | 10,460 | 2.4% |
U.S. Senate Republican Primary election in Idaho, 2008 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch | 80,743 | 65.3% | |
Republican | Scott Syme | 16,660 | 13.5% | |
Republican | Richard Phenneger | 6,532 | 5.3% | |
Republican | Neal Thompson | 5,375 | 4.3% | |
Republican | Fred Adams | 4,987 | 4.0% | |
Republican | Bill Hunter | 4,280 | 3.5% | |
Republican | Brian Hefner | 2,915 | 2.4% | |
Republican | Hal James Styles, Jr. | 2,082 | 1.7% |
U.S. Senate election in Idaho, 2008 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch | 371,744 | 57.7% | |
Democratic | Larry LaRocco | 219,903 | 34.1% | |
Independent | Rex Rammell | 34,510 | 5.4% | |
Libertarian | Kent Marmon | 9,958 | 1.5% | |
Independent | Pro-Life | 8,662 | 1.3% |
U.S. Senate Republican Primary election in Idaho, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 119,209 | 79.9% | |
Republican | Jeremy "T" Anderson | 29,939 | 20.1% |
U.S. Senate election in Idaho, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | +% |
Republican | Jim Risch (inc.) | 285,596 | 65.3% | |
Democratic | Nels Mitchell | 151,574 | 34.7% |
References
- ^ 2008 statewide totals Archived 2015-02-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "risch". Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ "Phi Delta Theta". Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1965. p. 359.
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(help) - ^ "College of Forestry, '65 graduates". Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1965. p. 63.
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(help) - ^ "Jim Risch Biography". Jim Risch Senate. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "College of Law". Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1968. p. 36.
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(help) - ^ "Sen. Jim Risch". National Journal Almanac. Retrieved 16 August 2014.
- ^ http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/jun/16/governor-names-ricks-to-lieutenant-post/
- ^ Hahn, Gregory (2007-09-01). "Risch rumors about replacing Sen. Craig are 'dead wrong'". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ^ Greene, Tom (2007-10-09). "Jim Risch announces Senate bid". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2009-10-10.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2008 Primary Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "2008 General Results statewide". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Statewide Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ "Statewide Totals". sos.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ^ Catalini, Michael (10 February 2014). "Idaho Sen. Jim Risch: High energy, low visibility". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
External links
- Senator Jim Risch official U.S. Senate site
- Jim Risch for Senate
- Jim Risch at Curlie
- National Business Aviation Association: Election 2014, Sen. Jim Risch
- Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Governor
- Risch revels in upcoming term as king The Idaho Statesman March 18, 2006
- Risch becomes Idaho's 31st governor The Idaho Statesman May 26, 2006
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