Study: Most state treasurers elected

csmorris — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:40:20 -0500

While the schools superintendent may be in the minority, most states elect the treasurer.

According to the National Association of State Treasurers, 37 states, including California, Florida and South Carolina, elect their treasurers. Almost all serve four-year terms, with the exception of Tennessee and Vermont, where they serve two years.

In the other 13 states, treasurers are appointed, usually by the governor or state legislature.

North Carolina is one of 22 states that do not limit the treasurer's number of terms.

John Haywood was the longest-serving treasurer in state history. Haywood served for 40 years until his death in 1827. Harlan Boyles, who left office in 2000, served for 24 years.

After two terms, current treasurer Richard Moore is running for governor.

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Study: Most state treasurers elected