[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy in 1993[1][3] and a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2001.

[2] Ruchti served in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of captain.

He assumed office on December 1, 2020, succeeding Elaine Smith.

[2] Ruchti has written op-ed columns on Idaho politics for the Post Register.

[4] In 2022, he chose to run for Idaho Senate instead of reelection to the House of Representatives, and endorsed Democrat Nate Roberts to succeed him.