Jim Guthrie is a Republican state senator representing District 28 in Idaho, which encompasses much of Bannock County and all of Power County. Born on July 13, 1955, in Pocatello, Idaho, he resides in McCammon and has served in the Senate since 2012, currently in his seventh term. He has three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and operates a farm and ranch while drawing on extensive experience in construction, heavy industry , and public service.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Marsh Valley High School; attended Idaho State University.
• Political Experience:
  • Idaho State Senate, District 28 ; Chair, State Affairs Committee; member of Commerce & Human Resources, Resources & Environment, and Change in Employee Compensation committees; former chair of Agricultural Affairs and other roles.
  • Idaho House of Representatives, District 29 Seat B .
  • Bannock County Commissioner .
  • Marsh Valley School District Board of Trustees .
• Notable Achievements and Positions: Served on boards including Portneuf Medical Center, Lava Foundation, McCammon Ditch, and Inkom Cement Employees Credit Union; recognized for courageous leadership, such as opposing a budget bill in 2024 to protect rural constituents from cuts.