Jim Rice

Jim Rice is an American attorney and former politician who served as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 10th district until November 2022. He was appointed to the seat in March 2012 by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.

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

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. Governor Otter appointed Rice to serve the remainder of McGee's term.

Committee assignments

Local Government and Taxation Committee, chair 2019 to 2022 Transportation Committee from 2012 to 2014, and 2018 to 2022 Agriculture Affairs Committee from 2012 to 2019, chairman from 2014 to 2019

Elections + District 10 Senate - Part of Canyon CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2012 Primary 1,98768.8%90031.2%2012 General 7,70661.2%4,88538.8%2014 Primary 2,088100.0%2014 General 5,66068.5%2,59831.5%2016 Primary 1,855100.0%2016 General 9,76268.3%4,52431.7%