Jim Rice (Idaho politician)

Jim Rice is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 10th district.^[1] He was appointed to the seat in March 2012 by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.^[2]

Jim Rice
Member of the Idaho Senate from the 10th district
In office March 1, 2012 – November 30, 2022
Preceded by	John McGee
Succeeded by	Tammy Nichols
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kim Rice (2019)
Children	7
Residence(s)	Caldwell, Idaho, U.S.
Education	Brigham Young University William Howard Taft University
Website	jimriceidaho.com

Education

Rice graduated from Melba High School. He attended Brigham Young University and earned his Juris Doctor from William Howard Taft University.

Career

When Idaho Senator John McGee resigned his seat after allegations of sexual assault, the Legislative District 10 Republican Central Committee met to fill the vacancy in the Senate seat, sending three names in order of preference to Governor Butch Otter: Rice, Brandon Hixon, and Jarom Wagoner, all of whom resided in Caldwell, Idaho.^[3] Governor Otter appointed Rice to serve the remainder of McGee's term.

Committee assignments

• Local Government and Taxation Committee (Chair 2019 to present)
• Transportation Committee from 2012 to 2014, and 2018–present

From 2012 to 2018 he served on the Agriculture Affairs Committee. Chairman from 2014-2019

Elections

District 10 Senate - Part of Canyon County

Year	Candidate	Votes	Pct	Candidate	Votes	Pct
2012 Primary[4]	Jim Rice (incumbent)	1,987	68.8%	Kent Marmon	900	31.2%
2012 General[5]	Jim Rice (incumbent)	7,706	61.2%	Leif Skyving	4,885	38.8%
2014 Primary[6]	Jim Rice (incumbent)	2,088	100.0%
2014 General[7]	Jim Rice (incumbent)	5,660	68.5%	Micheal DeCoria	2,598	31.5%
2016 Primary[8]	Jim Rice (incumbent)	1,855	100.0%
2016 General[9]	Jim Rice (incumbent)	9,762	68.3%	Ydalia Yado	4,524	31.7%

References

1. "Senator Jim Rice's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
2. "Otter picks Rice to replace McGee in Idaho Senate". Boise, Idaho: KTVB. March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
3. "Caldwell Attorney Tops List of McGee Replacement Candidates". Boise, Idaho: Boise Weekly. March 1, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
4. Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
5. Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
6. Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
7. Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
8. Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
9. Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved January 22, 2017.

External links

• Jim Rice at the Idaho Legislature
• Campaign site
• Profile at Vote Smart