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Jim Risch

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Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
81.94
Sen
R
2024
78.16
Sen
R
2023
74.07
Sen
R
2022
85.00
Sen
R

Overall Trend

0%25%50%75%100%20222023202420252022: 85.00%2023: 74.07%2024: 78.16%2025: 81.94%

Year

2025
100.00
100.00
100.00
60.00
60.00
100.00
100.00
69.86
100.00
2024
100.00
100.00
100.00
33.33
100.00
100.00
73.47
2023
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
71.43
100.00
60.00
100.00
2022
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
100.00
78.95
50.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Jim Risch's voting record?

Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) earned a 82% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Jim Risch was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Jim Risch's lifetime ILA score averages 80%. Jim Risch serves Idaho in the U.S. Senate.

How aligned is Jim Risch with limited-government principles?

Jim Risch earned a 82% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Jim Risch cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Jim Risch's ILA score?

Jim Risch has a 82% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Jim Risch's lifetime average is 80%.

Has Jim Risch received recognition from ILA?

Jim Risch was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.

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