Became Law
Nay
James E. Risch
Republican
U.S. Senate
37
Recorded Votes
18
Became Law
54
Bills Sponsored
Next Election
On the November 3, 2026 Ballot
Last won: 2020 (62.6%, +29.4pt)
Terms served: 3
Term length: 6 years
James E. Risch is a Republican Senator from Idaho serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 3rd term, they have cast 37 recorded votes, seen 18 measures become law, and sponsored 54 bills. They won their 2020 election with 62.6% of the vote, a 29.4-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.
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Introduced
Nay
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Committee
Nay
Became Law
Nay
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Became Law
Yea
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Became Law
Nay
Committee
Nay
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Committee
Nay
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Became Law
Nay
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Law
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Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Became Law
Yea
Became Law
Yea
Became Law
Yea
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
Became Law
Yea
Became Law
Nay
Became Law
Yea
Became Law
Yea
Became Law
Yea
Became Law
Nay
Became Law
Yea
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A bill to promote efforts to bring about stability and security in Sudan, and for other purposes.
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3 cosponsors
A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.
A resolution designating December 2, 2025, as "World Nuclear Energy Day".
International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025
A resolution celebrating the 153rd anniversary of Arbor Day.
United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act
A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
No Retaining Every Gun In a System That Restricts Your Rights Act
Election History
Regular Election
Up for Re-election 2026
3 terms served
2020 General Election
62.6%
538,446 votes
Won by 29.4 points
Paulette Jordan (D)
33.2%
285,864
Natalie M Fleming (O)
2.9%
25,329
Ray J. Writz (O)
1.2%
10,188
Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Current Election Status
Current Term Ends
N/A
Term Length
6 years (staggered thirds)
Next Election
Status
Up for Re-election 2026
Campaign Finance (FEC)
$2,864,280
Total Raised
$1,554,865
Total Spent
$3,729,780
Cash on Hand
Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: S8ID00092 · Through 04/29/2026 · 2026 Cycle
Federal Spending in Your State
Federal dollars obligated to this state in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.
$22,740,609,952
FY2025 total obligations
$11,545,569,565
FY2026 (YTD)
Top agencies (FY2025)
Top awards (FY2025)
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
$25,185,145,621
Idaho Department Of Health & Welfare
$2,933,774,459
Idaho Department Of Health & Welfare
$2,922,630,730
Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC
$1,543,061,963
Idaho Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool
$298,041,482
Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).
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What The Facts Score
Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.
District Disconnect
0
Institutional Tilt
0
Sponsor Contradiction
0
Ghost Voting
0
Anomaly Complicity
0
Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars:
District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%),
Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data.
Full methodology →
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy
Idaho Congressional Delegation
Other members of the 119th Congress representing Idaho. View full Idaho delegation
