Rick Just
Rick Just | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Just Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Boise State University (BA, MPA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
James R. "Rick" Just is an American politician and author serving as a member of the Idaho Senate for the 15th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on December 1, 2022.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Just was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and graduated from Firth High School.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Public Administration from Boise State University.[3]
Career
[edit]Just served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971. For 30 years, he worked for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, retiring as chief planner. Just is also the author of two adult novels, four YA novels, and several books on Idaho history.[4] He was elected to the Idaho Senate in November 2022.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Corbin, Clark (2024-05-22). "2024 Idaho primary election results: 15 GOP incumbent legislators lose re-election campaigns • Idaho Capital Sun". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Sen. James Just – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ "Rick Just". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ "Rick Just". idahohumanities.org. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ^ Komatsoulis, Carolyn. "Just barely leads in Idaho Senate race vs. Galloway". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2023-01-07.