Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on May 03, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Senator Jim Risch! From steering Idaho through your brief yet impactful tenure as the 31st Governor to championing energy and natural resource policies in the Senate since 2009, you've certainly proven that potatoes aren't Idaho's only valuable export.

Your dedication on committees has energized more than just policy debates—it's powered countless jokes about politicians actually getting things done. Here's hoping your birthday is filled with laughter, good company, and perhaps a potato-themed cake. After all these years of public service, you deserve a day off—but knowing you, you'll probably spend it thinking up new ways to energize Idaho!