[1] He was also worked as an educator specializing in workforce development at the College of Southern Idaho, where he taught electricians.
Prior to his election, Roberts was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union, and had previously as president of the Pocatello Central Labor Council.
As a candidate, he emphasized affordable housing, preventing "legislative overreach from "far-right ideologies", and reproductive rights as key issues.
[3] Roberts' margin of victory over his Republican opponent came out to less than 150 votes, making it one of the closest races of the election.
[4] After taking office, he joined the Health and Welfare, Commerce and Human Resources, and Agricultural Affairs committees.