State Treasurer Idaho in Statewide, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Kevin A Jones — Founder of an investment company in Boise, ID

  Kevin Jones, a Democrat, is a seasoned finance professional running for Idaho State Treasurer in 2026. He founded Harmonic Investment Advisers in Boise and brings 28 years of experience in the financial industry. Jones previously served as chief investment officer and chief operating officer for D.B. Fitzpatrick & Co., overseeing $850 million in assets, and as senior vice president at ICM Asset Management, managing a $680 million strategy. He also managed over $400 million in mutual funds for major firms. Jones emphasizes his extensive financial background as a key qualification for the treasurer's seat. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, he has served on various boards, including the CFA Society of Idaho and Catholic Charities of Idaho.

• Julie A. Ellsworth — Incumbent Idaho State Treasurer in Boise, ID

  Julie A. Ellsworth serves as Idaho's 24th State Treasurer, first elected in 2018 and currently seeking re-election for her second term. A Republican, she previously spent twelve years in the Idaho House of Representatives, including time as Republican Caucus Chair. As State Treasurer, Ellsworth successfully guided Idaho to achieve its first-ever AAA credit rating, implemented conservative investment strategies that generated over $566 million in interest earnings, and championed financial accountability. She also established ABLE accounts for individuals with disabilities and minted the Idaho Women's Veteran Medallion. Ellsworth's professional background includes work as a civil mediator, business consultant, and public school teacher. She promotes pro-family policies and manages her family's farm, and is a parent of three and a grandparent.