Jim Guthrie

Jim Guthrie is a Republican State Senator for Idaho's District 28, serving since 2012. A rancher and business owner from McCammon, his public service includes a term in the Idaho House (2010-2012), six years as a Bannock County Commissioner, and six years on the Marsh Valley School Board. He chairs the State Affairs Committee. Guthrie advocates for agriculture, water rights, and local control, opposing federal overreach. He champions fiscal responsibility, robust education budgets, and conservative values, but notably opposed a 2026 bathroom bill criminalizing transgender Idahoans. He seeks re-election to continue serving rural communities and protecting Idaho's freedoms.