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State Treasurer
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Two-way race: turnout matters Draft: awaiting review
Kevin A Jones D
Jones is the only non-Republican on the ballot, so this is a two-way race and turnout is what matters. Be realistic: the Democrat lost this office by about 42 points in 2022, and no public poll suggests that has changed.
Method rule 3 · How we pick
What this office controls
The Treasurer is the state's banker: the office receives and invests state money, issues short-term tax anticipation notes, and runs unclaimed property, the IDeal 529 college savings plan, the Idaho Bond Bank and the school bond guaranty program. It does not set tax rates or write the budget. (source)
Candidates
Julie A. Ellsworth R
Republican · incumbent
State Treasurer since 2019; served 12 years in the Idaho House, including as Republican Caucus Chair; former civil mediator, business consultant and public school teacher.
“This reaffirmation highlights the strength of Idaho's economy and the sound financial management that protects our taxpayers. By keeping Idaho's top-tier rating, we ensure continued confidence in our state's fiscal stability and investment quality.”
Official Treasurer's Office release on Moody's affirming Idaho's Aaa credit rating. · 2025-10-09 · Idaho State Treasurer's Office, 2025-10-09
Kevin A Jones D
Democrat
Boise resident running as the Democratic nominee.
Still being checked (3)
- No quote found for Kevin A Jones: no campaign website, and no candidate survey or interview located as of 2026-09-24.
- Jones's background (reported elsewhere as a CFA) is not confirmed by an official or newsroom source.
- Ellsworth's quote comes from an official office release, not her campaign. Her campaign site (ellsworthfortreasurer.com) still shows 2022 content.
Sources (3)