Idaho treasurer candidates have differing state investment mindsets

Two candidates will vie for the position to manage Idaho’s cash flow and investments, and they offer differing views on how to do so. Incumbent Republican Treasurer Julie Ellsworth will face Democratic challenger Kevin Jones in the Nov. 3 general election. Jones, although running as a Democrat, believes the position should be nonpartisan and has […

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 1,521

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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Two candidates will vie for the position to manage Idaho’s cash flow and investments, and they offer differing views on how to do so.

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Incumbent Republican Treasurer Julie Ellsworth will face Democratic challenger Kevin Jones in the Nov. 3 general election. Jones, although running as a Democrat, believes the position should …

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