Idaho treasurer candidates have differing state investment mindsets

Incumbent Republican Treasurer Julie Ellsworth and Democratic challenger Kevin Jones are competing for the Idaho treasurer position. The candidates hold differing views on how to manage the state's cash flow and investments.
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 […]
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