Jim Risch wins fourth term in Idaho Senate race
The incumbent senator won a fourth term after a race shaped by a weakened Democratic challenge and his foreign policy focus.
- On Wednesday, Republican Jim Risch won re-election to the U.S. Senate representing Idaho, defeating independent candidate Todd Achilles in the contest.
- First elected to the Senate in 2009, Risch previously served as Idaho's governor from 2006 to 2007, establishing a long political career in the state.
- The Associated Press declared Risch the winner at 1:31 a.m. EST, with the 86-year-old surpassing independent competitors Todd Achilles and Natalie Fleming.
- As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Risch has defended President Donald Trump's foreign policy objectives and focused on strategic competition with China.
- Securing a fourth term, Risch identified his top priorities as lowering costs for Idahoans, increasing public land accessibility, and advocating for nuclear energy.
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Jim Risch wins a fourth term in U.S. Senate
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch has won re-election to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate. The 83-year old will serve a fourth term after defeating Independent Todd Achilles. He was first elected back in 2008. Risch issued a statement thanking voters across the state. In reflecting on his previous term, Risch highlighted several key legislative actions, including efforts that successfully stopped the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Projec…
Idaho State Journal
Idaho Republican US Sen. Jim Risch retains seat against independent challenger Todd Achilles
Incumbent Republican Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch won reelection Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Risch at 11:31 p.m. Risch had 54.4 percent, or 284,332 ballots cast in his favor, as of 11:35 p.m. with an estimated 76…
The Toronto Star
Republican Jim Risch wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Idaho
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Idaho will choose between Republican Senator Jim Risch and independent Todd Achilles, critic of the bipartisan system and promoter of reforms.
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