2011 Kentucky state treasurer election
The state of Kentucky elected a Treasurer November 8, 2011. Primaries for this election were held on Tuesday May 17, 2011.[1] The Kentucky Treasurer is elected every 4 years. The treasurer, who can serve two terms, acts as the state's chief elected fiscal officer.[2] Incumbent Todd Hollenbach defeated his two challengers.
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The treasurers duties include:
- Act as head of the treasury KRS 041.020
- Create and manage the state's depository KRS 041-070
- Make record of all monies due and payable to the state KRS 041-100
- Process warrants from the Finance and Administration Cabinet KRS 041-150
- Make payments on behalf of the state KRS 041-160
- Make an annual report KRS 041-340
Background
Current Treasurer Todd Hollenbach is eligible to run for a second term and has announced he will do so.
Candidates
Democrats
- Todd Hollenbach, incumbent State Treasurer[3]
Republicans
- K.C. Crosbie, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Member
Libertarians
- Ken Moellman
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Todd Hollenbach (D) |
K.C. Crosbie (R) |
Ken Moellman (L) |
Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling | August 25–28, 2011 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 43% | 28% | 16% | 14% |
See also
- Kentucky Elections, 2011
References
- Secretary of State, Election Calendar Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Kentucky Treasurer Website
- Kentucky Campaign Finance Commission Report Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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