Idaho state controller’s race: Former state evaluator challenges GOP incumbent in general election

A longtime state performance evaluator is running against Idaho’s longest currently serving statewide elected official in the 2026 general election for Idaho state controller. Democratic candidate Rakesh Mohan is challenging incumbent Republican State Controller Brandon Woolf, who has served as state controller since being appointed in 2012. The st

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 1,280

Last Updated: 5 days, 21 hours ago

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A longtime state performance evaluator is running against Idaho’s longest currently serving statewide elected official in the 2026 general election for Idaho state controller.

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Democratic candidate Rakesh Mohan is challenging incumbent Republican State Controller Brandon Woolf, who has served as state controller since being appointed in 2012.

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