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.
Current state treasurers or equivalents 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.
OfficeholderStatePartyAssumed officeNext electionTitleAlabamaRepublican2026TreasurerAlaskaRepublicanAppointed by GovernorRevenue CommissionerAmerican SamoaUnknownAppointed by GovernorTreasurerArizonaRepublican2026TreasurerArkansasRepublican2026TreasurerCaliforniaDemocratic2026TreasurerColoradoDemocratic2026TreasurerConnecticutDemocratic2026TreasurerDelawareDemocratic2026TreasurerDistrict of ColumbiaUnknownAppointed by MayorChief Financial OfficerFloridaRepublican2026Chief Financial OfficerGeorgiaUnknownAppointed by GovernorTreasurerGuamUnknownAppointed by GovernorDirector of Revenue and TaxHawaiiUnknownAppointed by GovernorDirector of FinanceIdahoRepublican2026TreasurerIllinoisDemocratic2026TreasurerIndianaRepublican2026TreasurerIowaRepublican2026TreasurerKansas Republican2026TreasurerKentuckyRepublican2027TreasurerLouisianaRepublican2027TreasurerMaineDemocraticElected by LegislatureMaine State Constitution, Article V. Part Third. TreasurerMarylandDemocraticElected by LegislatureConstitution of Maryland, Article VI. TreasurerMassachusettsDemocratic2026Treasurer and Receiver-GeneralMichiganUnknownAppointed by GovernorTreasurerMinnesotaDFLAppointed by GovernorCommissioner of Management and BudgetMississippiRepublican2027TreasurerMissouriRepublican2028TreasurerMontanaUnknownAppointed by GovernorDirector of the Department of RevenueNebraska Republican 2026TreasurerNevadaDemocratic2026TreasurerNew HampshireUnknownElected by LegislatureNew Hampshire State Constitution, Article 67. TreasurerNew JerseyDemocraticAppointed by GovernorTreasurerNew MexicoDemocratic2026TreasurerNew YorkDemocratic2026ComptrollerNorth CarolinaRepublican2028TreasurerNorth DakotaRepublican2028TreasurerNorthern Mariana IslandsUnknownAppointed by GovernorFinance SecretaryOhioRepublican2026TreasurerOklahomaRepublican2026TreasurerOregonDemocratic2028TreasurerPennsylvaniaRepublican2028TreasurerPuerto RicoNew ProgressiveAppointed by GovernorSecretary of TreasuryRhode IslandDemocratic2026General TreasurerSouth CarolinaRepublican2026TreasurerSouth DakotaRepublican2026TreasurerTennesseeRepublicanElected by LegislatureConstitution of the State of Tennessee, Article VII. Sec. 3.TreasurerActingTexasRepublican2026Comptroller of Public AccountsUtahRepublican2028TreasurerVermontDemocratic2026TreasurerVirgin IslandsUnknownAppointed by GovernorCommissioner of FinanceVirginiaIndependentAppointed by GovernorTreasurerWashingtonDemocratic2028TreasurerWest VirginiaRepublican2028TreasurerWisconsinRepublican2026TreasurerWyomingRepublican2026Treasurer
See also Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada California Municipal Treasurers Association (CMTA) California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT) State constitutional officer (United States) List of U.S. statewide elected officials
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