James Risch
U.S. Senator · ID
RSenateID
Score
74/100 · High Risk
Net worth
$56.60M
Tenure
Senator, ID
Donations & financial influence
| Category | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total raised (career) | $13,674,360 | FEC |
| Corporate / special interest total | $4,138,127 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| AIPAC / pro-Israel | $658,269 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Oil & gas / fossil | $382,394 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Pharma / healthcare | $349,059 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Defense | $143,320 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Wall Street / finance | $1,347,761 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Big Tech | $358,776 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures by super PACs and outside groups (FEC Schedule E). Not coordinated with the campaign.
Top supporters ($25,266 total)
- $20,100: IDAHO REPUBLICAN PARTY
- $3,791: NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
- $719: NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND
- $506: HUNTER ACTION FUND (HAF)
- $150: CONSERVATIVES OF
Top opposers ($1,621 total)
- $861: EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
- $760: VOTE LOCAL VOTE BLUE
Controversies & conflicts of interest
- Land deals as Idaho governor raised ethics questions
- One of the wealthiest senators, critics say out of touch with constituents
- Blocked multiple State Department nominees over policy disputes
- Dismissed concerns about Trump's Ukraine call as a 'perfect phone call'