Larimer County, Colorado

Larimer County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Larimer County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joann Ginal and Steve Olson. Candidate information follows official Larimer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: incumbent Treasurer Irene E. Josey did not file for re-election. Joann Ginal finished ahead of Conor M. Duffy in the June 30, 2026 Democratic primary, 32,996 to 23,586 votes; Republican Steve Olson won his primary unopposed with 27,618 votes, per the county's certified primary Election Summary Report (July 1, 2026, 4:37 PM posting). Both advance to the November 3, 2026 general election.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Larimer County votes on this seat.

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Joann Ginal

Democratic

Top priorities

Provide foreclosure prevention guidance and support for homeowners
Simplify taxpayer services with clearer deadline reminders and notifications
Publish a public dashboard showing how county funds are invested

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joann Ginal is running for Larimer County Treasurer and Public Trustee. She served 12 years in the Colorado legislature as a State Senator and State Representative for Fort Collins, chairing the Local Government and Wildlife Matters committees, per her campaign site.

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Steve Olson

Republican

Top priorities

Transparency, integrity, and fiscal responsibility as guiding principles
Service to the taxpayer as the office's core mission

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Olson is a Navy veteran with private sector experience who has served as a Loveland city councilor, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Larimer County Treasurer in 2026?

When is the Larimer County Treasurer election in Colorado?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Colorado are on the Colorado election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Larimer County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Larimer County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Joann Ginal, full profile Steve Olson, full profile Official Colorado election office