BOISE, ID – Governor Butch Otter appointed Idaho’s newest Senator late Thursday. Jim Rice replaces Republican State Senator John McGee. McGee resigned last week amid allegations of sexual harassment by a legislative staffer. GOP leaders in Canyon County nominated three candidates to replace him earlier this week. Jim Rice topped the list. He’s a Caldwell lawyer. Others on the list were Brandon Hixon. He chairs the Canyon County presidential caucus. And Jarom Wagoner, an Ada County Highway District planner.
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