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
Eye on Boise: Challenger faults Rep. Labrador’s 2014 vote against military budget
James Piotrowski, the Democratic challenger to Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador, is criticizing Labrador for his “obstructionist tactics” in Congress, including a 2014 vote against the military budget.
Piotrowski profiled, discusses challenge to Labrador; Labrador defends vote against military budget in ‘14
Piotrowski profiled, discusses challenge to Labrador; Labrador defends vote against military budget in ‘14
Right-to-work law faces court challenge
If a lawsuit now pending in federal court succeeds, non-union workers in Idaho could be required to pay some fees to unions that represent them, for the first time since Idaho enacted its right-to-work law in 1985.
Idaho’s ‘right-to-work’ law faces court challenge over fees
If a lawsuit now pending in federal court succeeds, non-union workers in Idaho could be required to pay some fees to unions that represent them, for the first time since Idaho enacted its right-to-work law in 1985. The lawsuit, one of several pending in three states, argues that it’s unconstitutional to require unions to spend money and time…
Raul rising: Labrador embraces role as Idaho’s agitator in Congress
A fractious tea party favorite and co-founder of the insurgent House Freedom Caucus, Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador doesn’t care much for the traditions or norms of Congress. Now seeking a fourth two-year term, he leads a faction pushing instead for fundamental change – even if it has to tear everything down to get it.
Piotrowski slams Labrador’s FADA bill as ‘dangerous and extreme’
Piotrowski slams Labrador’s FADA bill as ‘dangerous and extreme’
Labrador decries decision in Texas abortion clinic case; Piotrowski says it protects women’s health
Idaho 1st District Congressman Raul Labrador and his Democratic challenger, James Piotrowski, had sharply differing reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today in a Texas case, which the Washington Post called the court’s most important decision on abortion-related issues in 25 years. Labrador said…
Labrador’s Dem challenger calls him out on Trump comments
James Piotrowski, the Democrat who’s challenging Idaho GOP 1st District Rep. Raul Labrador, sent out a news release today calling on Labrador to clarify how he can support presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump after Trump’s comments about a federal judge and the judge’s Mexican…
Piotrowski, leading Dems race for District 1 congressional seat: ‘Conventional wisdom won’t work this year’
Piotrowski, leading Dems race for District 1 congressional seat: ‘Conventional wisdom won’t work this year’
Democrat Piotrowski launches challenge to Rep. Labrador
Democrat Piotrowski launches challenge to Rep. Labrador