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Biographical

Family:

Education

• George Washington University - Applied politics and political management (2011)

  Activities and notes: Native American Political Leadership Program

• Portland (Ore.) State University - Liberal studies and leadership (2004-2010)

  Activities and notes: Student government, president; President's Diversity Initiative Award; U.S. Student Association, board of directors member; Oregon Student Association, board member

Election Results

• 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

  1st Congressional District of Idaho
  Russell Mark Fulcher (Russ), 67.76%

  Republican
  Rodolfo A. Soto (Rudy), 28.65%

  Democrat
  Joe Evans, 3.59%

  Libertarian

Employment History

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of External and Intergovernmental Affairs (Oct. 2023-)

  Deputy Assistant Secretary

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (June 2023-)

  Acting Director

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (Jan. 2022-June 2023)

  Idaho State Director

• National Indian Gaming Association (April 2018-Sept. 2019)

  Legislative Director

• Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) (April 2016-April 2018)

  Legislative Assistant

• National Council of Urban Indian Health (Sept. 2014-March 2016)

  Policy Analyst

• Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) (Nov. 2013-Aug. 2014)

  Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellow

• National Indian Child Welfare Association (June 2011-Oct. 2013)

  Youth Engagement Specialist

• Democratic National Committee (2011)

  Community Outreach Intern

• Portland (Ore.) City Council (2009)

  Intern, Office of Commissioner Nick Fish

• 1st Congressional District of Idaho (2020)

  Candidate

Associated Organizations

• Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon

Military History

• District of Columbia Army National Guard (Feb. 2014-)

  Military Police Officer

• Oregon Army National Guard (Aug. 2008-Jan. 2014)

  Field Artillery Officer

Awards and Honors:

• Oregon Commendation Medal

• Air Assault Badge

• Army Service Ribbon

• Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon

• National Defense Service Medal

Contact Information

• 
  Email, work:
  rudy.soto@usda.gov

Main Office
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20250
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Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2017 costing $367

See map of trips

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a candidate:

Congressional Salary

Featured Articles

Caught Our Eye

• Native American gaming group adds Rep. Torres aide

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on April 20, 2018
  A congressional staffer and expert on Native American issues is trying his luck at the National Indian Gaming Association. read more