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James E. Risch

Republican U.S. Senate
State
Idaho
Salary
$174,000/year
33
Recorded Votes
8
Became Law
50
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
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 33 recorded votes, seen 8 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.

33 Votes 8 Laws 50 Bills Sponsored 62.6% 2020 Win 3 Terms 2026 Re-election
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Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

Idaho Congressional Delegation

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