Senator Risch Announces Re-election Campaign, Trump Endorses Risch
IDAHO—Senator Jim Risch today officially announced the kickoff of his 2026 re-election campaign for U.S. Senate.
“It’s a great time for America. I want to continue working with President Trump to get government out of the way,” said Senator Risch. “We now have a president who is focused on reducing government spending, returning power to the states, and cutting red tape—issues I have devoted my career to accomplishing. We have an opportunity like no other to make America great again and keep Idaho the great state that we all love. I look forward to helping President Trump accomplish our mutual goals, goals that Idahoans overwhelmingly support.”
Senator Risch is proud to announce his re-election bid is enthusiastically endorsed by President Donald Trump:
“Senator Jim Risch is doing a tremendous job representing the incredible people of Idaho…As the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim is fighting tirelessly to advance our America First Agenda. He is working hard to Grow our Economy, Create Great Jobs, Strongly Support our Farmers and Ranchers, Champion American Energy Dominance, Secure our Border, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Defend our always under siege Second Amendment, and Restore Peace Through Strength,” said President Trump. “Senator Jim Risch has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election, he is an exceptional man, and He Will Never Let You Down!”
Among those joining President Trump in announcing their endorsement of Risch’s re-election are U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, Congressman Russ Fulcher, Governor Brad Little, Idaho Senate President Pro Tem Kelly Anthon, Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle, Idaho conservative leader Brent Regan, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and John Barrasso (R-WY), as well as countless Idaho state, business, community, and conservative leaders.
While representing Idaho in Washington D.C., Senator Risch consistently earns the distinction as one of the Senate’s most conservative members. He works to protect Idaho’s interests by returning management of natural resources to the states, advancing civil nuclear energy, protecting Second Amendment rights, advocating for small businesses, and reducing government red tape. Senator Risch has served as the Chairman of the Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, is a senior-ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is co-chair of the Senate Semiconductor Caucus and the National Labs Caucus, and the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Besides serving as Idaho’s Senator, Jim Risch operates a successful Angus ranch and other small businesses. His passion for Idaho is second only to his faith and family; wife Vicki, their three sons, three daughters-in-law, and their children.
