U.S. Sen. Risch endorses McGrane

BOISE — Phil McGrane, Republican candidate for secretary of state in Idaho, has been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch.

Risch joins a growing group of conservative leaders including governors Otter, Kempthorne and Batt, along with former secretary of state and campaign chairman Ben Ysursa.

Risch was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2008 and is now serving in his third term. Before joining the U.S. Senate, Risch served as governor, lieutenant governor and state senator.

“Having the support of Senator Risch means a lot for our campaign to be Idaho’s next Republican secretary of state,” McGrane said. “I’ve admired Sen. Risch’s leadership and his ability to get things done both as governor and as a senator.”

“Phil McGrane has the experience and conservative credentials that will make him an excellent secretary of state,” Risch said. “McGrane is the best candidate to maintain the integrity of Idaho elections. He’s the one who has already been doing it. I hope my fellow Republicans will join Vicki and me in voting Phil McGrane for secretary of state."