James Ruchti

James Ruchti is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020. Ruchti had previously served in the House from 2006 to 2010.

James Ruchti
Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 29th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded byEva Nye
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 29B district
In office
December 1, 2020 – November 30, 2022
Preceded byElaine Smith
Succeeded byNate Roberts
In office
December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2010
Preceded byElmer Martinez
Succeeded byJim Guthrie
Personal details
Born
James Daw Ruchti[1]

Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
University of Idaho (JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1993–1998
RankCaptain

Early life and education

Ruchti was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy in 1993[1][3] and a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2001.[2]

Career

Ruchti served in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of captain. From 1993 to 1998, he was an officer with the Military Intelligence Corps. Ruchti is a personal injury attorney in Pocatello. From 2006 to 2010, he served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29th district. He was elected to the seat again in November 2020. He assumed office on December 1, 2020, succeeding Elaine Smith.[2] Ruchti has written op-ed columns on Idaho politics for the Post Register.[4]

References
  1. "James Daw Ruchti". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  2. "James Ruchti". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  3. Ruchti, James. "For the sake of Idaho's future, extremists must be stopped". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  4. "Idaho is at a turning point". Post Register. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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