| Office | Member of the Idaho Senate |
|---|---|
| Term start | December 1, 2020 |
| Term end | November 30, 2022 |
| Predecessor | Don Cheatham |
| Successor | Doug Okuniewicz (redistricting) |
| Birth place | Kootenai County, Idaho, U.S. |
| Birth date | August 17, 1979 |
| Education | University of Idaho (BFA, MBA) |
| Party | Republican |
| Parents | Jack Riggs (father) |
Peter Riggs (born August 17, 1979) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 3rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020.
Early life and education
Riggs was born and raised in Kootenai County, Idaho, the son of politician and physician Jack Riggs.[1] After graduating from Lake City High School, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre and Master of Business Administration from the University of Idaho.[2][3]
Career
In 2001, Riggs appeared in the horror film Shredder. In 2005, he executive produced and starred in Roulette.[4]
In 2003, Riggs became a Pita Pit franchisee. After his father, Jack Riggs, purchased the company, Pete became vice president of brand promotion, president, and president and CEO of the organization's U.S.-based operations. Riggs left the company in December 2018 and became the chief strategy officer of KORE Power, a renewable energy company.[5][6]
In the 2020 election for the 3rd district of the Idaho Senate, Riggs placed first in a field of three candidates in the Republican primary. He did not face a Democratic opponent in the November general election. Riggs was sworn in on December 1, 2020.[7]
Personal life
Riggs and his wife, Tyree, have two sons.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shredder | Kirk | |
| 2005 | Roulette | Pete | Also executive producer |
| 2012 | Fox & Friends[citation needed] | Himself | 1 episode |
References
- ^ "Regan lashes out at Riggs family | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ None (2020-03-19). "2020 CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Peter Riggs". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ "3 Republicans file to replace outgoing state Sen. Don Cheatham in North Idaho | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ "Peter Riggs". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ None (2020-05-09). "RIGGS: Excellent business acumen". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ Peter Riggs Launches Campaign for Idaho House of Representatives
- ^ "Peter Riggs". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ "Election Center – Peter Riggs". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.