Jim Risch

Jim Risch is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Idaho. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and has been re-elected twice. Prior to his election to the Senate, Risch served in the Idaho House of Representatives and the Idaho Senate. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and has a law degree from the University of Idaho. Risch is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has been a strong advocate for conservative values. He is also a veteran of the United States Army Reserve.