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Erik Olson

Democratic · Idaho · 2026

Running for Ada County Assessor, Idaho

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expand digital service availability and reduce wait times at the assessor's office.
  • Maximize property tax exemptions available to homeowners, including wildlife habitat exemptions.
Biography

Erik Olson spent five years as head financial officer for state agencies focused on energy policy and public charter school administration, per his campaign site. He also worked three budget cycles with Idaho's statewide budget agency, where he oversaw public school funding exceeding 3 billion dollars, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Idaho State University and a graduate degree in public administration and non profit administration from Boise State University, per his campaign site.

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