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 | |
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Member of the Idaho Senate from the 29th district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Eva Nye |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29B district | |
In office December 1, 2020 – November 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Elaine Smith |
Succeeded by | Nate Roberts |
In office December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Elmer Martinez |
Succeeded by | Jim Guthrie |
Personal details | |
Born | James Daw Ruchti[1] Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) University of Idaho (JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1993–1998 |
Rank | Captain |
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
- "James Daw Ruchti". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- "James Ruchti". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- Ruchti, James. "For the sake of Idaho's future, extremists must be stopped". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- "Idaho is at a turning point". Post Register. Retrieved 2021-02-08.