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James Risch OppScore Rating: +3.56

James Risch (Republican, Idaho), U.S. Senate, holds an OppScore of +3.56. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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James Risch is the senior U.S. Senator from Idaho, serving his third term as a Republican. A former governor, state legislator, and rancher, he is defined by his consistent conservative record on limited government, energy production, and a strong national defense posture.

James Risch rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Position: U.S. Senate
• State: Idaho
• OppScore: +3.56 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 34 of 44 scored questions

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Primary sources

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• Ballotpedia profile

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