Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term
Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has won his primary election, positioning himself for a potential fourth term in the Senate. Risch, who is 83 years old, received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, which is significant in the Republican stronghold of Idaho. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Risch plays a crucial role in foreign policy discussions.
- ▪Senator Jim Risch won the Idaho Republican primary against two challengers.
- ▪He is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who has a strong following in Idaho.
- ▪Risch has been a senator since 2009 and previously served as governor and lieutenant governor of Idaho.
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Chuck Schumer Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term The 83-year-old Idaho Republican chairs the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 20, 2026 12:25am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Francis Suarez on Trump's endorsement power in primary elections Fox News contributor Francis Suarez discusses President Trump's significant influence on primary elections across the country, highlighting his endorsements in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, moved one step closer to a fourth Senate term after trouncing two GOP challengers in a primary contest Tuesday evening.
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