Piotrowski makes bid for Labrador's seat in Congress

James Piotrowski, of Boise, has announced his candidacy for Idaho’s first Congressional District.

“I have watched for five years as our 1st Congressional District has gone without real representation in Congress and, like many of you, I’ve been frustrated,” Piotrowski said. “Frankly, the final straw was when Raul Labrador decided to make it his sole mission to endanger Idaho’s public lands and destroy this singular legacy that was passed on to us and that we should pass on to future generations.”

Piotrowski, a Democrat, 48, and his wife, Sandra, have been married for 22 years. They have two children, Maddie, 14, a student in the Boise School District and Marshall, 18, a college student. As Piotrowski grew up the son of an Army officer, his family traveled the nation and world. He and Sandy both fell in love with the Rocky Mountains and settled in Idaho.

Piotrowski has never been a politician. His law practice, Herzfeld & Piotrowski, specializes in representing workers and building bridges between workers and employers.

Piotrowski has also been active volunteering for his community. As an avid fisherman, he has volunteered his time, expertise, and energy in conservation programs. He has gotten his hands dirty planting trees and moving rocks in stream restoration programs. He has also been an advocate for people who are unable to advocate for themselves, volunteering to help people with disabilities and representing them in court when needed.