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Jim Risch

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What is Jim Risch running for?

Race
U.S. Senator (Idaho, Class 2)
Incumbent
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How much has Jim Risch raised?

Jim Risch's campaign has reported raising $3,357,516 and spending $2,241,925 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$3,357,516
Total spent
$2,241,925
Campaign committee
JIM RISCH FOR U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE

Jim Risch is an incumbent U.S. Senator for Idaho, first elected in 2008. A lawyer by profession, he previously served as Idaho's Lieutenant Governor and briefly as Governor. Known as one of the Senate’s most conservative members, Risch advocates for reducing government spending, returning power to states, cutting red tape, protecting Second Amendment rights, and supporting small businesses. He aims to continue working with President Trump to advance conservative goals like American energy dominance and border security, which he believes Idahoans support. Risch chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is a senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He is running for re-election in 2026 with President Trump’s complete and total endorsement.

Where does Jim Risch stand on the issues?

Jim Risch has a recorded position on 10 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Agriculture

    Supports

    Supports Idaho agriculture by defending rangeland, water, and multiple-use provisions while cutting taxes and reducing regulations; farmer and beef producer with a 100% American Farm Bureau approval rating.

    “From defending rangeland, Idaho's water, and multiple-use provisions to cutting taxes and stripping away unnecessary government regulations, Idaho agriculture is always at the forefront of my efforts.”

    senatorrisch.comAs of September 2026

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    Supports tackling rising costs by passing tax cuts and strengthening domestic supply chains to lower the cost of groceries, housing, and everyday necessities.

    “From passing historic tax cuts to strengthening domestic supply chains, I'm working to lower the cost of groceries, housing, and everyday necessities.”

    senatorrisch.comAs of September 2026

  • Energy

    Supports

    Supports strengthening domestic energy supply to meet demand and end reliance on foreign nations, with emphasis on nuclear energy infrastructure and defending hydropower from dam breaching.

    “We must strengthen our domestic energy supply to meet growing demand and end our country's reliance on foreign nations.”

    senatorrisch.comAs of September 2026

  • Environment & Sustainability

    Supports

    Defends Idaho's public lands for hunting, recreation, logging, and grazing; led the fight to stop a proposal to sell some of Idaho's public lands.

    “I led the fight in the Senate to stop a proposal that would have sold some of Idaho's public lands to the highest bidder. You will not find a stronger defender in the U.S. Senate of these lands.”

    senatorrisch.comAs of September 2026

  • Federalism & States' Rights

    Supports

    Supports returning authority to state and local leaders, particularly on natural resource management; worked with President Trump to stop the Lava Ridge wind project and criticizes the 'woke Green New Deal'.

    “As your Senator, I will continue to fight for the return of more authority to state and local leaders on natural resource management.”

    senatorrisch.comAs of September 2026

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Lifelong gun owner, NRA member, and hunter who makes protecting Second Amendment rights a top priority against 'attacks by the radical left'.

    “As a lifelong gun owner, NRA member, and hunter, I have made protecting our Second Amendment a top priority.”

    senatorrisch.comAs of September 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

United States Senator Idaho

Primary election

Statewide, IdahoEnded 5/19/2026· Republican

Past campaign details are available on the full race page.

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Contact

Website
www.risch.senate.gov

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