Democratic State Treasurers

Twenty-four of the 50 State Treasurer roles in the United States are held either by elected Democrats or by people appointed by elected Democrats.

There are 17 elected Democratic State Treasures. Fifteen are elected by popular vote, and two (Maryland and Maine) are elected by their State Legislatures. In addition, New York has elected a Democrat as State Comptroller and he fulfills the traditional duties of a State Treasurer.

There are also 6 nonpartisan State Treasurers who were appointed by Democratic Governors. The District of Columbia's CFO who fulfills the traditional duties of a State Treasurer was also appointed by a Democratic Mayor.