James Ruchti

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James Ruchti
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 29th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2020
Preceded byElaine Smith
In office
December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2010
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationUnited States Military
Academy (BA)
University of Idaho (JD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
RankCaptain

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.

Early life and education[]

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

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.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Ruchti, James. "For the sake of Idaho's future, extremists must be stopped". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  2. ^ "James Ruchti". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  3. ^ "Idaho is at a turning point". Post Register. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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