Rakesh Mohan

Rakesh Mohan, a passionate advocate for public service, is running for Idaho State Controller. An immigrant from India, he has called Idaho home for 23 years, raising his family there. With over three decades as a public policy researcher, data analyst, and performance auditor, Mohan led Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations for 21 years. In that role, he was known for his independent, objective, and nonpartisan work, improving state services and achieving significant tax savings. He aims to bring these professional ethics and problem-solving skills to the State Controller's office, driven by a belief that good government thrives when dedicated individuals step forward. He is inspired by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.