Jim Risch
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James Risch (born May 3, 1943, Milwaukee, Wisconsin), is the Republican Lt. Governor of Idaho. Governor Otter may appoint Risch to Craig's senate seat if Craig resigns.
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Education
- BS in Forestry, University of Idaho, 1965
- JD, University of Idaho, 1968
Employment
- is a rancher and attorney from Ada County
- elected Ada County Prosecuting Attorney, 1970 to 1974
- taught law at Boise State University
Political history
- Senator, Idaho State Senate, 1975-1997
- 12 years as Majority Leader
- 6 years as President Pro Tem
- elected Lieutenant Governor of Idaho in November 2002.
- 31st Governor of Idaho -- June of 2006-Jan. 2007. Replaced Gov. Dirk Kempthorne who resigned to become U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
- won election for Lt. Governor in 2006.
Personal
- married 38 years, three sons James, Jason and Jordan, six grandchildren
External links
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor Risch's biography
- Project Vote Smart Risch biography
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