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Rick Just
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 15th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded byFred Martin
Personal details
Born
James Just

Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
EducationBoise State University (BA, MPA)
Military service
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1969–1971

James R. "Rick" Just is an American politician and author serving as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 15th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on December 1, 2022.

Early life and education

Just was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and graduated from Firth High School.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Public Administration from Boise State University.[2]

Career

Just served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971. For 30 years, he worked for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, retiring as chief planner. Just is also the author of two adult novels, four YA novels, and several books on Idaho history.[3] He was elected to the Idaho Senate in November 2022.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Sen. James Just – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  2. ^ "Rick Just". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  3. ^ "Rick Just". idahohumanities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  4. ^ Komatsoulis, Carolyn. "Just barely leads in Idaho Senate race vs. Galloway". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2023-01-07.