U.S. Chamber of Commerce

09/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2026 15:41

U.S. Chamber Endorses Senator Jim Risch for U.S. Senate in Idaho

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Senator Jim Risch to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers.

"Senator Risch is a steadfast champion for free enterprise in the U.S. Senate and on the world stage as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The U.S. Chamber is proud to endorse him as he continues fighting for economic freedom and advancing pro-growth policies that help businesses, workers, and communities across Idaho thrive," said Rodney Davis, Head of Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

"Senator Risch's lifetime commitment to public service has produced meaningful benefits for Idaho's economy and the nation's business community. IACI and its members value his steady leadership, his understanding of the challenges facing employers, and his consistent advocacy for policies that allow businesses, workers, and communities to prosper," said Alex LaBeau, President of the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry.

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