Campaign contributions · 2025–26
Jim Francis
Committee: Jim Francis for city council
$16,261
Raised 2025–26
$605
Outside spending to support
$0
Outside spending to oppose
- For the general
- $16,261
Top contributors
Sized by amount givenContributions as filed with the Idaho Secretary of State. Individual donors are combined into one tile; each is listed below.
Top supporters
Jim Francis's largest contributors in 2025–26, by total given.
- 1Jim Francis for city council · Own money$2,000
- 2Jim Francis · Candidate · 4 gifts$1,555
- 3Greg Carr · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$1,000
- 4John Leibert · Individual · Shaker Heights, OH$1,000
- 5Greg & Patricia Crockett · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$500
- 6Michelle Kidd · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$500
- 7steven Larsen · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$500
- 8Carol & Deray Perry · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$300
- 9Joseph Herndon · Individual · Pawleys Island, SC$300
- 10Judy Ker · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$300
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- 11Linda Liebert · Individual · Pawleys Island, SC$300
- 12Craig Jensen · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$250
- 14Kathleen Smolik · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$250
- 15Park Price · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$250
- 16Robert & Jane Hoff · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$250
- 18Cindy Logan · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$237
- 19kim & Joyce Childs · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$210
- 20Carr Steve · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$200
- 21Carrie Crom · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID · 2 gifts$200
- 23Daniel Schwen · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$200
- 24Elaine Bengston · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$200
- 25Helen Trarrell · Individual · Idaho Flls, ID$200
- 26Jenee Jahn · Individual · Seattle, WA$200
- 27Amanda Poitevan · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$150
- 28Dave & Heidi Barnes · Individual · Bloomfield Hills, MI$150
- 29Diane Furstenau · Individual · Rockville, MD$150
- 30Judith Seydel · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$150
- 31Robin Piet · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$150
- 32Tom & Jane McLaughlin · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$150
- 33Sandra Brow · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$110
- 34Bear Prarie · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 35Bobbe Crapo · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 36Callie Hatch · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 37Cher Stone · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 38Christopher Appelhans · Individual · Los Angeles, CA$100
- 39Daniel Troester-Solbrig · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 40David Heath · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 41David Kipper · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 42George & Jackie Morrison · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 43Haley Baker · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 44Hillary Radcliffe · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 45James and Susan Mills · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 46Jana Jones · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 47Jerry & Ann Shively · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 48Jerry Scheid · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 49Karla LaOrange · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 50Kieth Daun · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 51Kimberly Kvamme · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 52Kirk & Jeanine Larsen · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 53Kristen Lee · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 54Kristi Appelhans · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 55Leland & Louise Krantz · Individual · Arvada, CO$100
- 56Nancy Longwith · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 57Roy & Sherri Barnes · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$100
- 58Rene Miller · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$53
- 59Deanna Batte · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 60Don & Sue Goswiller · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 61Elenore Hampton · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 62Jane Kaestner · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 63Kathryn Bosworth · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 64Linda Milam · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 65Lynn MacAusland · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 66mike & Cindy Lanier · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 67Mike Teske · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 68Nancy Eisenmenger · Individual · Portland, OR$50
- 69Rick Dale · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 70tami Chandler · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 71tyana Hulett · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$50
- 72Ida Hardcastle · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$49
- 73Brett Hobbs · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$47
- 74Bonnie Wehausen · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$40
- 75Amy Bohan · Individual · Berthoud, CO$39
- 76Deborah Orme · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$25
- 77Jerry Frazell · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$25
- 78Richard Swenson · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$25
- 79Tannis Huskinson · Individual · Idaho Falls, ID$25
- 80Valerie Piet · Individual · Flagstaff, AZ$25
Direct contributions only, net of refunds; loans aren't included. Outside groups' independent spending is listed separately. Companies and committees link to their own pages.
Where the money went
$16,261 reported spent in 2025–26, out of $16,261 raised.
- Ads, mail and signs$13,846 85%
- Events, food and travel$600 4%
- Operations, fees and interest$150 1%
- Donations and gifts (non-political)$56 0%
- Paid back to Jim Francis$1,591 10%
- Purpose not stated$18 0%
Raised minus spent in 2025–26 filings: $0. This isn't the same as cash on hand: money carried over from earlier campaigns isn't in these figures.
Where the money came from
Outside spending
Independent expenditures by other committees naming Jim Francis, as filed.
Supporting
Follow the money: who funds the groups involved
Every committee that gave Jim Francis money directly or spent for or against Jim Francis on its own, with what that committee raised in 2025–26 and its largest donors.
- Conservation Voters for Idaho Action Fundspent $605 supporting
Raised $84,000. Top donors: LCV Victory Fund $35,451; LCV Political Engagement Fund $24,549; Caleb Roope (Eagle, ID) $13,000
A committee's donors aren't earmarked for any one candidate; this shows who funds the group, not who paid for a specific ad.
Money & connections
Who is putting money behind Jim Francis, and who else the same groups fund. From 2025–26 Idaho campaign finance filings.
Jim Francis gave to committees and other campaigns
- Lisa Burtenshaw · personal check$200
- Bruce Wise · personal check$100
- John Stegner · personal check$75
Shares campaign vendors with
Firms Jim Francis paid for campaign services, and the other Idaho candidates and committees that paid them.
- Post Register Newspaperpaid $2,073
Also: Lisa Burtenshaw · Mark Harris · Stephanie Mickelsen · Samuel Hulse · Jerald Raymond · Faye Thompson · +3 more
- East Idaho Newspaid $2,000
Also: Too Extreme for Idaho · Josh Wheeler · Erin Bingham · Stephanie Mickelsen · Jerald Raymond · Barbara Ehardt · +6 more
- Falls Printingpaid $251
Also: Kelly Golden · Kevin Cook · Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee
Every contribution
People are listed by name, city and state; donor committees that file in Idaho link to their own page.
92 contributions · $16,261
| Date | Contributor | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Central Labor Council | Company | $200 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $20 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | kim & Joyce Childs · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $210 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Helen Trarrell · Idaho Flls, ID | Individual | $200 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Karla LaOrange · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Sandra Brow · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $110 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | IF Firefighters Local 1565 PAC | Company | $250 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Greg & Patricia Crockett · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $500 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Dave & Heidi Barnes · Bloomfield Hills, MI | Individual | $150 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $20 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Ida Hardcastle · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $49 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Jenee Jahn · Seattle, WA | Individual | $200 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $20 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Elaine Bengston · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $200 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Amanda Poitevan · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $150 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Kirk & Jeanine Larsen · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Bear Prarie · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Jerry & Ann Shively · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Carrie Crom · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Jim Francis · Idaho Falls, ID | Candidate | $1,000 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Kathleen Smolik · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $250 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Leland & Louise Krantz · Arvada, CO | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Robin Piet · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $150 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Tom & Jane McLaughlin · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $150 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | George & Jackie Morrison · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Kimberly Kvamme · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $25 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | James and Susan Mills · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Kristen Lee · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Jim Francis · Idaho Falls, ID | Candidate | $21 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Roy & Sherri Barnes · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Jana Jones · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Lynn MacAusland · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Kathryn Bosworth · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Deanna Batte · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | tami Chandler · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Bonnie Wehausen · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $40 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $25 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Greg Carr · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $1,000 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Haley Baker · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Hillary Radcliffe · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Kristi Appelhans · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Christopher Appelhans · Los Angeles, CA | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Rene Miller · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $53 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | mike & Cindy Lanier · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Callie Hatch · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Carol & Deray Perry · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $300 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Robert & Jane Hoff · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $250 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Cher Stone · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Jane Kaestner · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Deborah Orme · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $25 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | tyana Hulett · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Rick Dale · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Linda Liebert · Pawleys Island, SC | Individual | $300 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Linda Milam · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Mike Teske · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | David Kipper · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Kieth Daun · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Craig Jensen · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $250 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Carr Steve · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $200 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Nancy Longwith · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Carrie Crom · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Don & Sue Goswiller · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $49 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $49 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Unitemized / anonymous | — | $40 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Tannis Huskinson · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $25 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Jerry Frazell · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $25 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Richard Swenson · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $25 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Joseph Herndon · Pawleys Island, SC | Individual | $300 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Daniel Troester-Solbrig · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Jim Francis · Idaho Falls, ID | Candidate | $34 |
| Sep 7, 2025 | David Heath · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Bobbe Crapo · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Park Price · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $250 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Jerry Scheid · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $100 |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Cindy Logan · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $237 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Brett Hobbs · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $47 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Amy Bohan · Berthoud, CO | Individual | $39 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Valerie Piet · Flagstaff, AZ | Individual | $25 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Michelle Kidd · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $500 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Judy Ker · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $300 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Daniel Schwen · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $200 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Diane Furstenau · Rockville, MD | Individual | $150 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Judith Seydel · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $150 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Elenore Hampton · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $50 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Nancy Eisenmenger · Portland, OR | Individual | $50 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | VIK Donations | Company | $247 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | John Leibert · Shaker Heights, OH | Individual | $1,000 |
| May 20, 2025 | Jim Francis for city council · Idaho Falls, ID | Self | $2,000 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | steven Larsen · Idaho Falls, ID | Individual | $500 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Jim Francis · Idaho Falls, ID | Candidate | $500 |
Source: Idaho Secretary of State campaign finance disclosures (Sunshine), reports filed through Oct 30, 2026. Amounts are as filed; returned contributions are negative. Street addresses are not shown — the full filings are on Sunshine.