Jim Risch

Republican candidate in the Idaho Senate race, November 3, 2026. Senator since 2009. Incumbent.

Documented positions

• Voted to protect infants who survive abortions. (2020-02) source
• Says the president may use military force against Iran. (2020-02) source
• Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous. (2023) source
• Opposes letting undocumented immigrants earn citizenship. (2008) source
• Opposes cap-and-trade. (2008) source
• Supports school vouchers. (2008) source

Each position is taken from the linked source; dates show when it was recorded.

Estimated lane

Where no documented position exists, the Atlas estimates answers from the Mainstream Republican lane of the Republican Party. These estimates are labelled “est.” on the race page and are not the candidate’s stated views.

Race information last updated October 24, 2026.