Fulcher, Russ

Russ Fulcher represents Idaho's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. He was elected in 2018, succeeding Raúl Labrador. Before his election to Congress, Fulcher spent nearly a decade in the Idaho State Senate, serving from 2005 to 2014 in districts covering parts of Boise and surrounding areas. He also held leadership roles in the state legislature, serving as Majority Caucus Leader during portions of his tenure.

Fulcher's professional background spans multiple sectors. He worked in Idaho's technology industry, including a period in international business development with Micron Technology. He also operated as a commercial real estate broker while serving in the state legislature. His committee assignments in Congress reflect these interests and Idaho's economic priorities, including the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and subcommittees focused on energy, mineral resources, and federal lands.

In the House, Fulcher has sponsored legislation addressing broadband access, geothermal energy production on federal lands, national park safety, and online safety for minors. He is a member of the Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative House members. His legislative agenda emphasizes energy development, natural resource management, and technology infrastructure—areas aligned with his state's economy and his earlier career experience.