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James E. Risch

Senate

Republican

Idaho · Statewide

In office sinceJan 6, 200917 years · 3 terms
Next electionNov 20261 month away
259Bills sponsored
2442Bills co-sponsored
3Signed into law
17Years in office
State
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District info
Statewide seat
2 districts
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2026 Race

On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026

James E. Risch is running for reelection.

Full ballot (9)

Focus issue areas

From 259 bills sponsored since the 111th Congress
  • Security42%
  • Planet22%
  • Commerce11%
  • Economy9%
  • Justice5%

Leadership roles

16 total

Voting alignment

889 votes cast
100%With party
With own party100%
Bipartisan bills22%
Against own party0%

How often Risch voted with their own caucus. Roll-call records don't break votes down by party, so this isn't a measure of agreement with either side.

Signed into law

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Recent bills sponsored

Recent votes

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