Former Candidate — Idaho Senate District 15
With 30 years at the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Rick's passion for the outdoors led him to co-create the Idaho State Parks Passport program. He's a prolific writer, known for his daily history blog and 13 books on Idaho's history.
Rick's extensive civic involvement includes leadership roles in organizations like Boise City Planning and Zoning and Friends of Idaho State Parks. He was also appointed to the Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council.
2024 Primary Election Results Just 1,753 votes / Unopposed
2024 General Election Results Galloway 12,846 votes / Just 11,934 votes
Profile published by IdahoVoters.com. Last updated May 7, 2026. This profile will be updated as additional information becomes available.
editorial · Idaho Statesman / MSN News · Opinion by Sen. Rick Just and Rep. Steve Berch · 20241010
The Idaho Legislature has been ignoring a growing threat to the local economy across the state: the lack of affordable childcare services, and in many cases the lack of childcare services altogether.
editorial · Idaho Ed News · Kevin Richert · 20241010
The costliest race for the Statehouse is unfolding a few miles west of the Capitol. Campaign yard signs line the subdivisions and the commercial strips of West Boise’s legislative District 15 — evidence of a Senate race between two experienced candidates with ample money to spend. Incumbent Sen. Rick Just and former state Rep. Codi Galloway have combined to raise more than $244,000, with nearly a month to go before the election. That makes for an uncommonly spendy legislative race; the total fundraising, so far, translates to nearly $5.75 for every resident in the district.