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• Former Governor Jim Risch won election in 2008 to the U.S. Senate from the state of Idaho, filling the seat vacated by the retiring Larry Craig.

  Risch was elected twice as the Lieutenant Governor of Idaho. In 2006, he became Governor of Idaho when Governor Dirk Kempthorne resigned to take a position in the Bush Administration as Secretary of the Interior. Project Vote Smart: James Risch Profile Risch was governor for a partial term from May 26, 2006 to January 2, 2007.NGA: James Rich

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: James Elroy Risch
  2. Born: May 3, 1943 Project Vote Smart: James Risch Profile
  3. Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  4. Position: Lieutenant Governor of Idaho Project Vote Smart: James Risch Profile
  5. Party: Republican Party
  6. Opponent (2008): Larry LaRocco Capital Press: Idaho News
  7. Spouse: Vicki Risch
  8. Alma mater: University of Idaho
  9. Previous position held: Appointed, 31st Governor of the State of Idaho, after Governor Dirk Kempthorne resigned in 2006 Project Vote Smart: James Risch Profile
  10. 37th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho
  11. Risch expected to win the seat
  12. Risch would occupy seat vacated by Larry Craig

• Positions

  • Supports gun rightsOn The Issues: Jim Risch Issue Positions
  • Supports school vouchersOn The Issues: Jim Risch Issue Positions
  • Supports low taxes and tax cutsOn The Issues: Jim Risch Issue Positions
  • Opposes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. IllegallyOfficial Campaign Site: Issues
  • Pro LifeOn The Issues: Jim Risch Issue Positions
  • Opposes Gay MarriageOn The Issues: Jim Risch Issue Positions

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  Democratic Party | Republican Party | University of Idaho | U.S. Senate | U.S. House of Representatives | Election 2008 | 2008 Democratic Convention | 2008 Republican Convention | Idaho Exit Polls | Idaho Election Results | Larry Craig

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