# Peter Riggs

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**Peter Riggs** (born August 17, 1979) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the [Idaho Senate](/source/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](/source/Kootenai_County,_Idaho), the son of politician and physician [Jack Riggs](/source/Jack_Riggs).[1] After graduating from [Lake City High School](/source/Lake_City_High_School), he earned a [Bachelor of Fine Arts](/source/Bachelor_of_Fine_Arts) in musical theatre and [Master of Business Administration](/source/Master_of_Business_Administration) from the [University of Idaho](/source/University_of_Idaho).[2][3]

## Career

In 2001, Riggs appeared in the horror film [*Shredder*](/source/Shredder_(film)). In 2005, he executive produced and starred in *Roulette*.[4]

In 2003, Riggs became a [Pita Pit](/source/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](/source/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

1. ["Regan lashes out at Riggs family | The Spokesman-Review"](https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/hbo/2016/may/19/regan-lashes-out-riggs-family/). *www.spokesman.com*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. None (2020-03-19). ["2020 CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Peter Riggs"](https://cdapress.com/news/2020/mar/19/2020-candidate-questionnaire-peter-riggs-5/). *Coeur d'Alene Press*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. ["3 Republicans file to replace outgoing state Sen. Don Cheatham in North Idaho | The Spokesman-Review"](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/may/18/3-republicans-file-to-replace-outgoing-state-sen-d/). *www.spokesman.com*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. ["Peter Riggs"](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0726711/). *IMDb*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. None (2020-05-09). ["RIGGS: Excellent business acumen"](https://cdapress.com/news/2020/may/09/riggs-excellent-business-acumen-5/). *Coeur d'Alene Press*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. [Peter Riggs Launches Campaign for Idaho House of Representatives](https://media.spokesman.com/documents/2016/01/Peter_Riggs_Launches_Campaign_for_Idaho_House_of_Representatives.pdf)

1. ["Peter Riggs"](https://ballotpedia.org/Peter_Riggs). *Ballotpedia*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. ["Election Center – Peter Riggs"](https://www.spokesman.com/elections/2016/idaho-primary-may-17/candidates/peter-riggs/). *www.spokesman.com*. Retrieved 2020-12-26.

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