James Piotrowski
A candidate for U.S. Representative, Idaho Congressional District 1 in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Democratic
City: Boise, Idaho
Education: Earned bachelor’s degree in economics from John Carroll University in Ohio and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Work experience: An attorney with Herzfeld & Piotrowski in Boise, Piotrowski has practiced labor and employment law since 1994. Pressed a long and successful court fight on behalf of seriously disabled Idahoans whose level of care was sharply cut by the state Department of Health and Welfare in a change to Medicaid reimbursement levels. Represented labor unions in successful challenges to anti-union laws passed by the Idaho Legislature; and represented Wal-Mart employees in a successful 10-year court fight over pay.
Political experience: First run for office.
Family: Married. Has two children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Labrador (R) | 241,621 | 68.18% |
| James Piotrowski (D) | 112,761 | 31.82% |
Related Coverage
Tweetgate? Labrador slams Piotrowski over ‘socialist’ tweet
1st District GOP Rep. Raul Labrador slammed his opponent, James Piotrowski, over a February tweet that Idaho political observer Jim Weatherby called ‘a major unforced error,’ while Piotrowski says his economic views are ‘middle of the road.’ My Sunday column.
Eye on Boise: Labrador slams Democratic challenger Piotrowski over ‘socialist’ tweet
During a televised debate, 1st District GOP Rep. Raul Labrador went after his Democratic challenger, James Piotrowski, saying, “He’s not a moderate,” and reading a tweet that Piotrowski sent from his personal Twitter account in February of this year. The tweet: “@BernieSanders this tweet cost you the vote of this lifelong progressive, labor activist and socialist. This was beneath you.” The tweet was posted at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2016. It’s since been deleted.
Piotrowski says he’s not a socialist, but said so in tweet to make point to Sanders supporters
Piotrowski says he’s not a socialist, but said so in tweet to make point to Sanders supporters
About that Piotrowski tweet that Labrador read during last night’s debate…
During last night’s 1st District congressional debate, GOP Rep. Raul Labrador went after his Democratic challenger, James Piotrowski, saying, “He’s not a moderate,” and reading a tweet that Piotrowski sent from his personal Twitter account in February of this year. The tweet: “@BernieSanders this tweet cost you the vote of this lifelong…
Labrador, Piotrowski clash in testy, televised debate
Labrador, Piotrowski clash in testy, televised debate
Labrador, Piotrowski clash in testy televised debate
In a testy debate Monday night, Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador clashed repeatedly with his Democratic challenger, attorney James Piotrowski, over everything from public lands to congressional gridlock.
Dem challenger Piotrowski outraises Labrador in most recent period, but Labrador still has more cash
Dem challenger Piotrowski outraises Labrador in most recent period, but Labrador still has more cash
Foe rips Labrador for Trump support
Democratic challenger James Piotrowski ripped U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador for Labrador’s continuing support of GOP prez candidate Donald Trump: “It clearly demonstrates that Rep. Labrador continues to value political ideology over basic humanity or the duty to provide leadership for all the people of Idaho.”
Dem challenger blasts Labrador for sticking with Trump
Dem challenger blasts Labrador for sticking with Trump
Challenger faults Rep. Labrador’s 2014 vote against military budget
In my Sunday column, I examine Democratic challenger James Piotrowski’s criticism of Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador for his 2014 vote against the military budget; Piotrowski’s successful legal fight on behalf of disabled Idahoans whose Medicaid-funded services were cut; and the bipartisan push to extend rural schools funding.