John Shirts
House 9A

Fifth-generation Idahoan, raised on family’s working ranch in Washington County; attended Weiser High School; University of Idaho, B.S.; University of Colorado Law School, J.D.; attended Harvard University’s Extension School with GI Bill; U.S. Air Force JAG officer; clerked for the Honorable Jonathan P. Brody, Idaho District Court judge; served in Korea as an adviser to the 51st Fighter Wing on Osan Air Base; appointed to the Air Force’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) and served as a Senior Trial Counsel (STC); appointed Assistant United States Attorney under President Trump’s first administration; currently serving as a prosecutor in the Air Force Reserve; resides on the family ranch; spouse: Mercedes, high school teacher.

NEWS:

History: 1st term
Elected in 2024

Party: Republican

Committees:
Agricultural Affairs
Judiciary, Rules & Administration
Revenue & Taxation

2024 Scorecards:
IFF: n/a
IACI: n/a
CPAC: n/a
CFG: n/a
ILA: n/a
CAI: No

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