Jim Risch Incumbent
Republican · Running for re-election · U.S. Senate
Background
Jim Risch (R) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2009. He previously served as Governor of Idaho and in the state legislature, and serves as a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Stated priorities include national security, natural resource policy, and federal regulation.
Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced federal spending. Emphasizes small business and agriculture.
- Healthcare
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Opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports market-based reforms. Backs state flexibility in healthcare policy.
- Immigration
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Supports stronger border security and enforcement. Opposes pathways he characterizes as amnesty.
- Climate/Environment
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Supports domestic energy production and public land access for resource use. Opposes major federal climate regulations.
- Gun Policy
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Opposes new gun control measures and supports Second Amendment rights. Opposes expanded restrictions.
- Education
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Supports school choice and local control. Opposes federal student loan forgiveness.