Jim Risch

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

• 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