State Treasurer of Nevada · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in the Nevada state treasurer race?
No candidate in the Nevada state treasurer race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Drew Johnson (6 of 15 criteria) and Tya Mathis-Coleman (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Republican
Drew Johnson
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 6 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 60
- Performance
- NR
Democratic
Tya Mathis-Coleman
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 7 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 70
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Drew Johnson
- Unresolved2026-04
His Republican primary opponent's attorneys filed an FEC complaint in April 2026 alleging he filed false reports by not disclosing stock purchases and a mortgage liability; he called it a political stunt.
Where it stands: Unresolved; no FEC action found as of Oct. 6, 2026.
Sources: The Nevada Independent, May 8, 2026, Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026
- On the record2026
Said President Trump asked him to advise DOGE; the Nevada Current found no record of it, and his campaign said he joined several calls with DOGE staff in early 2025.
Source: Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026
- On the recordbefore 2017
Founded the Tennessee think tank now called the Beacon Center before moving to Southern Nevada, where he has lived for nearly a decade.
Source: Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026
Tya Mathis-Coleman
- On the record2019 to 2026
Has served more than six years as Nevada's deputy treasurer of college savings and as executive director of the Millennium Scholarship.
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No ethics, court or campaign finance finding against her found; she is not named among the Nevada Commission on Ethics recent complaint cases.
Source: Nevada Commission on Ethics, Opinions page (updated Aug. 27, 2026)
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Drew Johnson. Listed to appear at a League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada forum on Oct. 12, 2026, and answered the Nevada Independent's issue questions; declined a Nevada Current interview before the primary.
Sources: Carson Now, Oct. 5, 2026, The Nevada Independent, Aug. 10, 2026, Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026
Tya Mathis-Coleman. Listed to appear at a League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada forum on Oct. 12, 2026, and gave interviews to the Nevada Independent and KLAS in 2026.
Sources: Carson Now, Oct. 5, 2026, The Nevada Independent, Feb. 11, 2026, KLAS, as published by Yahoo News, July 12, 2026
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Drew Johnson. Founded a conservative think tank in Tennessee (the Beacon Center) and worked as a policy analyst and reporter; has not held public office.
Sources: The Nevada Independent, Aug. 10, 2026, Ballotpedia, Drew Johnson
Tya Mathis-Coleman. Deputy treasurer of college savings for more than six years, overseeing prepaid tuition, 529 and student loan programs, and executive director of the Millennium Scholarship.
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Drew Johnson. Specific plans for the office: a trust built from about $1 billion in unclaimed property whose interest would fund the Millennium Scholarship, and keeping the state's bond rating.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. Specific plans for the office drawn from her current role: emphasis on Nevada Prepaid Tuition, apprenticeship partnerships, and possibly larger Millennium Scholarships for fewer students.
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Drew Johnson. Three channels documented: answers to the Nevada Independent's issue questions, a campaign website with priorities and a scheduled League of Women Voters forum. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey.
Sources: The Nevada Independent, Aug. 10, 2026, Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026, Carson Now, Oct. 5, 2026, Ballotpedia, Drew Johnson
Tya Mathis-Coleman. Three channels documented: Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey, Nevada Independent interviews and a KLAS television interview.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Tya Mathis-Coleman, The Nevada Independent, Feb. 11, 2026, KLAS, as published by Yahoo News, July 12, 2026
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Drew Johnson. Born in Tennessee; has lived in Southern Nevada for nearly a decade. In-state share not available.
Source: Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026
Tya Mathis-Coleman. Graduated from Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas and from UNR and UNLV. In-state share not available.
Source: Ballotpedia, Tya Mathis-Coleman
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Drew Johnson. Founded and led the Tennessee think tank now called the Beacon Center. Campaign reports are on file with the state; an FEC complaint about his 2024 reports is unresolved.
Source: Nevada Current, as published by Yahoo News, April 29, 2026
Tya Mathis-Coleman. Runs the Treasury's college savings division and the Millennium Scholarship program. No campaign finance penalty found.
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Drew Johnson. No public record found.
Tya Mathis-Coleman. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 6, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in the Nevada state treasurer race?
No candidate in the Nevada state treasurer race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Drew Johnson (6 of 15 criteria) and Tya Mathis-Coleman (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in the Nevada state treasurer race in 2026?
Drew Johnson (Republican), Tya Mathis-Coleman (Democratic). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Drew Johnson a good candidate for State Treasurer?
Drew Johnson has public evidence on 6 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Tya Mathis-Coleman a good candidate for State Treasurer?
Tya Mathis-Coleman has public evidence on 7 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Nevada race scored, and the Nevada 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.