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In the state and territorial governments of the United States, 54 of the 56 states and territories have the executive position of treasurer. New York abolished the office of New York State Treasurer in 1926, in which the duties were transferred to the New York State Comptroller. Texas abolished the position of Texas State Treasurer in 1996, transferring the duties of that office to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The state treasurer serves as the chief custodian of each state's treasury and as the state's head banker. Typically, they receive and deposit state monies, manages investments, and keeps track of budget surpluses and deficits. The position has powers and responsibilities similar to those of the United States Secretary of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the United States, or the chief financial officer of a corporation.
In most states, the position is a statewide elected office, usually a constitutional office (that is, provided for in the state constitution). In some states the position is appointed by the governor as a member of the governor's cabinet.
Officeholder | State | Party | Assumed office | Next election | Title | |
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Young Boozer | Alabama | Republican | October 1, 2021 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Adam Crum | Alaska | Unknown | November 16, 2022 | Appointed by Governor | Revenue Commissioner | |
Malemo Tausaga | American Samoa | Unknown | January 20, 2021 | Appointed by Governor | Treasurer | |
Kim Yee | Arizona | Republican | January 7, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Larry Walther | Arkansas | Republican | August 7, 2023 | 2024 (special) | Treasurer | |
Fiona Ma | California | Democratic | January 7, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Dave Young | Colorado | Democratic | January 8, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Erick Russell | Connecticut | Democratic | January 4, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Colleen Davis | Delaware | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Glen Lee | District of Columbia | Unknown | June 28, 2022 | Appointed by Mayor | Chief Financial Officer | |
Jimmy Patronis | Florida | Republican | June 30, 2017 | 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | |
Steve N. McCoy | Georgia | Unknown | August 5, 2020 | Appointed by Governor | Treasurer | |
Marie Lizama Acting | Guam | Unknown | November 26, 2023 | Appointed by Governor | Director of Revenue and Tax | |
Luis Salaveria | Hawaii | Unknown | December 5, 2022 | Appointed by Governor | Director of Finance | |
Julie Ellsworth | Idaho | Republican | January 6, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Mike Frerichs | Illinois | Democratic | January 12, 2015 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Dan Elliott | Indiana | Republican | January 1, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Roby Smith | Iowa | Republican | January 1, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Steven Johnson | Kansas | Republican | January 9, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Mark Metcalf | Kentucky | Republican | January 1, 2024 | 2027 | Treasurer | |
John Fleming | Louisiana | Republican | January 8, 2024 | 2027 | Treasurer | |
Henry Beck | Maine | Democratic | January 2, 2019 | Elected by Legislature [1] | Treasurer | |
Dereck Davis | Maryland | Democratic | December 17, 2021 | Elected by Legislature [2] | Treasurer | |
Deb Goldberg | Massachusetts | Democratic | January 21, 2015 | 2026 | Treasurer and Receiver-General | |
Rachael Eubanks | Michigan | Unknown | January 1, 2019 | Appointed by Governor | Treasurer | |
Erin Campbell | Minnesota | Unknown | August 15, 2023 | Appointed by Governor | Commissioner of Management and Budget | |
David McRae | Mississippi | Republican | January 14, 2020 | 2027 | Treasurer | |
Vivek Malek | Missouri | Republican | January 17, 2023 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Brendan Beatty | Montana | Unknown | January 4, 2021 | Appointed by Governor | Director of the Department of Revenue | |
Tom Briese | Nebraska | Republican | November 1, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Zach Conine | Nevada | Democratic | January 7, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Monica Mezzapelle | New Hampshire | Unknown | March 27, 2020 Acting: March 27, 2020 – December 2, 2020 | Elected by Legislature [3] | Treasurer | |
Liz Muoio | New Jersey | Democratic | January 16, 2018 | Appointed by Governor | Treasurer | |
Laura Montoya | New Mexico | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Thomas DiNapoli | New York | Democratic | February 2, 2007 | 2026 | Comptroller | |
Dale Folwell | North Carolina | Republican | January 1, 2017 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Thomas Beadle | North Dakota | Republican | January 1, 2021 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Tracy Norita | Northern Mariana Islands | Unknown | February 1, 2023 | Appointed by Governor | Finance Secretary | |
Robert Sprague | Ohio | Republican | January 14, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Todd Russ | Oklahoma | Republican | January 9, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Tobias Read | Oregon | Democratic | January 3, 2017 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Stacy Garrity | Pennsylvania | Republican | January 19, 2021 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Nelson Pérez Méndez Acting | Puerto Rico | Unknown | February 1, 2024 | Appointed by Governor | Secretary of Treasury | |
James Diossa | Rhode Island | Democratic | January 3, 2023 | 2026 | General Treasurer | |
Curtis Loftis | South Carolina | Republican | January 12, 2011 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Josh Haeder | South Dakota | Republican | January 5, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
David Lillard | Tennessee | Republican | January 15, 2009 | Elected by Legislature [4] | Treasurer | |
Glenn Hegar | Texas | Republican | January 5, 2015 | 2026 | Comptroller of Public Accounts | |
Marlo Oaks | Utah | Republican | June 29, 2021 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Mike Pieciak | Vermont | Democratic | January 5, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Kevin McCurdy | Virgin Islands | Unknown | July 18, 2023 Acting: July 18, 2023 – February 29, 2024 | Appointed by Governor | Commissioner of Finance | |
David Richardson | Virginia | Independent | June 2, 2022 | Appointed by Governor | Treasurer | |
Mike Pellicciotti | Washington | Democratic | January 13, 2021 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
Riley Moore | West Virginia | Republican | January 18, 2021 | 2024 | Treasurer | |
John Leiber | Wisconsin | Republican | January 3, 2023 | 2026 | Treasurer | |
Curt Meier | Wyoming | Republican | January 7, 2019 | 2026 | Treasurer |
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