A.J. Balukoff

Anthony Joseph "A.J." Balukoff is a Idaho Democratic Party activist since 2014, serving multiple roles in the party.
Personal Life and Career
Balukoff is married to his wife Susie where they have eight children and 30 grandchildren.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Brigham Young University.
He founded one of the largest locally owned accounting firms in Idaho (being a certified public accountant), created a successful chain of health clubs and building and operating signature projects like Boise’s Grove Hotel, CenturyLink Arena and the team Idaho Steelheads.
He is a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has held various leadership roles.
Political Career
Balukoff has served as a member of the Boise School District Board of Trustees since 1997.
Presidential Politics
Balukoff supported Barack Obama in 2008 due to John McCain's choosing of Sarah Palin has his VP pick.
Balukoff supported Mitt Romney in United States presidential election, 2012.
2014 Idaho Gubernatorial Election
Balukoff won the Idaho Democratic Party Primary for Governor with 65.3% of the vote against perennial candidate Terry Kerr.
Balukoff lost the 2014 general election to incumbent Butch Otter earning 38.6% of the vote.
He earned some notable Idaho Republican Party members endorsements such has former legislator Steve Smylie and Jerry L. Evans who served as Idaho's Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1979 to 1995.
Idaho Democratic Party
In March 2015 he was elected state party treasurer replacing Susan Eastlake.
Was Idaho Democratic Party national delegation chair which he served has a Bernie Sanders delegate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
2018 Idaho Gubernatorial Election
A.J. is considering a second run.

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