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American congressman in Idaho
Gender:
Male
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Education:
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah County, United States
The details
Biography
Introduction
Jim Rice is an American attorney and former politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 10th district until November 2022. He was appointed to the seat in March 2012 by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.
Education
Rice graduated from Melba High School. He attended Brigham Young University and earned his Juris Doctor from Taft Law School.
Career
When Idaho Senator John McGee resigned his seat after allegations of sexual assault, the Legislative District 10 Republican Central Committee met to fill the vacancy in the Senate seat, sending three names in order of preference to Governor Butch Otter: Rice, Brandon Hixon, and Jarom Wagoner, all of whom resided in Caldwell, Idaho. Governor Otter appointed Rice to serve the remainder of McGee's term.
Committee assignments
- Local Government and Taxation Committee, chair 2019 to 2022
- Transportation Committee from 2012 to 2014, and 2018 to 2022
- Agriculture Affairs Committee from 2012 to 2019, chairman from 2014-2019
Elections
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Primary | Jim Rice (incumbent) | 1,987 | 68.8% | Kent Marmon | 900 | 31.2% |
| 2012 General | Jim Rice (incumbent) | 7,706 | 61.2% | Leif Skyving | 4,885 | 38.8% |
| 2014 Primary | Jim Rice (incumbent) | 2,088 | 100.0% | |||
| 2014 General | Jim Rice (incumbent) | 5,660 | 68.5% | Micheal DeCoria | 2,598 | 31.5% |
| 2016 Primary | Jim Rice (incumbent) | 1,855 | 100.0% | |||
| 2016 General | Jim Rice (incumbent) | 9,762 | 68.3% | Ydalia Yado | 4,524 | 31.7% |