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James D. Ruchti

D · Idaho · 2026 · Incumbent

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James is an attorney from Pocatello serving his second Senate term and the Assistant Minority Leader, per the Idaho Legislature. He is a graduate of West Point and the University of Idaho College of Law, and serves on the Commerce and Human Resources, Judiciary and Rules, and State Affairs committees, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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