How did James E. Risch win their last election?

James E. Risch won the 2020 general election with 62.6% of the vote (538,446 votes), winning by a margin of 29.4 points against 3 opponents.

When is James E. Risch up for re-election?

James E. Risch is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. They have served 3 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

How much campaign money has James E. Risch raised?

According to FEC filings, James E. Risch has raised $2,431,016 in campaign funds, spent $972,655, and has $3,875,871 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

James E. Risch

R U.S. Senate

State: ID
Salary: $174,000/year

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

All Representatives

James E. Risch is an Independent Senator from ID serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 3rd term, they have cast 18 recorded votes, seen 7 measures become law, and sponsored 50 bills. They won their 2020 election with 62.6% of the vote, a 29.4-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

18 Votes 7 Laws 50 Bills Sponsored 62.6% 2020 Win 3 Terms 2026 Re-election

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