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.
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Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Labrador (R) | 241,621 | 68.18% |
| James Piotrowski (D) | 112,761 | 31.82% |
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