Indiana Treasurer
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| Indiana Treasurer | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $86,654 |
| 2022 FY Budget: | $18,618,009 |
| Term limits: | 8 years in any 12 year period |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Indiana Constitution, Article 6, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
| Kelly Mitchell | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | November 8, 2022 |
| Last election: | November 6, 2018 |
| Other Indiana Executive Offices | |
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The Treasurer of the State of Indiana is an elected state executive position in the Indiana state government and one of five constitutional offices. The treasurer is the chief investment officer and banker of the state and serves on numerous state boards, commissions and authorities The treasurer is elected in a statewide election every four years.[1]
Current officeholder[edit]
The current treasurer is Kelly Mitchell.[2][3] Mitchell, a Republican, was first elected on November 4, 2014, and took office on November 18, relieving interim treasurer Daniel Huge.[4]
Authority[edit]
Article 6, Section 1 of the Indiana Constitution addresses the office of state treasurer:[5]
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There shall be elected, by the voters of the state, a Secretary, an Auditor and a Treasurer of State, who shall, severally, hold their offices for four years. They shall perform such duties as may be enjoined by law; and no person shall be eligible to either of said offices, more than eight years in any period of twelve years. |
Qualifications[edit]
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Elections[edit]
The treasurer is elected every four years during midterm elections (2010, 2014, 2018, etc.).[5] The treasurer takes office on January 1 following the election.[6]
2022[edit]
- See also: Indiana Treasurer election, 2022
The general election will occur on November 8, 2022.
General election for Indiana Treasurer
Daniel Elliott, Lana Keesling, Elise Nieshalla, and Pete Seat are running in the general election for Indiana Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
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Daniel Elliott (R) | |
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Lana Keesling (R) | |
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Elise Nieshalla (R) | |
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Pete Seat (R) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Suzie Jaworowski (R)
2018[edit]
- See also: Indiana Treasurer election, 2018
General election for Indiana Treasurer
Incumbent Kelly Mitchell defeated John Aguilera in the general election for Indiana Treasurer on November 6, 2018.
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Kelly Mitchell (R)
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58.6
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1,300,631 |
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John Aguilera (D) |
41.4
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917,592 | |
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2014[edit]
| Indiana Treasurer, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kelly Mitchell |
58.2% | 772,422 | |
| Democratic | Mike Boland | 37% | 490,965 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Jasper | 4.8% | 63,780 | |
| Total Votes | 1,327,167 | |||
| Election results via Indiana Secretary of State | ||||
Vacancies[edit]
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Duties[edit]
The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the state funds and acting as the state's bank. The main duty of the office is collecting money owed to the state and investing it as needed. The office also distributes money to local governments as needed and offers student loan programs.[1]
Divisions[edit]
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State budget[edit]
- See also: Indiana state budget and finances
The Indiana Treasurer of State's budget was $ 18,618,009 for Fiscal Year 2022.[7]
Compensation[edit]
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
The salaries of executive officers in Indiana are determined by the Indiana State Legislature. In 2007, the Indiana Senate passed SB 401, which tied annual salary increases to increases received by state employees. State executive officials are not eligible for salary increases if state employees do not receive increases to their salaries.[8]
2020[edit]
In 2020, the treasurer received a salary of $86,654, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2019[edit]
In 2019, the treasurer received a salary of $82,640, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2018[edit]
In 2018, the treasurer received a salary of $82,640, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2017[edit]
In 2017, the treasurer received a salary of $81,020, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2016[edit]
In 2016, the treasurer received a salary of $78,584, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2015[edit]
In 2015, the treasurer received a salary of $76,892, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2014[edit]
In 2014, the treasurer received a salary of $76,892, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2013[edit]
In 2013, the treasurer received a salary of $74,581, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2012[edit]
In 2012, the treasurer received a salary of $72,974, according to the Council of State Governments.
Historical officeholders[edit]
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Contact information[edit]
Indiana State Treasurer's Office
242 State House
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: 317-232-6386
Fax: 317-233-1780
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana Treasurer's Office, "About the Office," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Tristatehomepage.com, "New Indiana State Treasurer Sworn in Today," November 18, 2014
- ↑ Indianapolis Star, "Richard Mourdock resigns as Indiana state treasurer," August 29, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Treasurer of State, "About the Treasurer," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indiana Constitution, "Article 6," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Indiana Code, "IC 4-8.1-2-4," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "House Bill 1001," accessed September 13, 2021
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "Senate Enrolled Act No. 401," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ [file:///C:/Users/Owner/Downloads/BOS_2020_WEB.pdf Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 21, 2021]
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 21, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2013, Table 4.11," accessed February 2, 2014
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