Oregon State Treasurer
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The Oregon State Treasurer is a constitutional officer within the executive branch of the government
of the U.S. state
of Oregon
, elected by statewide vote to serve a four year term. As chief financial officer for the state, the office holder heads the Oregon State Treasury, and with the Governor and Secretary of State
, serves on the Land Board. The office was held from January 5, 2009 to March 7, 2010 by Ben Westlund
, a Democrat
, who died in office. On March 9, 2010, Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski
appointed Multnomah County chairman Ted Wheeler
to fill the vacancy until a special election on November 2, 2010 to fill the remaining two years of Westlund's term.
prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory
.
.
September 8, 1862
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| 2 || Edwin N. Cooke || Republican
|| September 8, 1862-
September 12, 1870
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| 3 || L. Fleischner || Democratic
|| September 12, 1870-
September 14, 1874
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| 4 || A. H. Brown || Democratic
|| September 14, 1874-
September 9, 1878
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| 5 || Edward Hirsch || Republican
|| September 9, 1878-
January 10, 1887
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| 6 || G. W. Webb || Democratic
|| January 10, 1887-
January 12, 1891
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| 7 || Phil Metschan || Republican
|| January 12, 1891-
January 9, 1899
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| 8 || Charles S. Moore
|| Republican
|| January 9, 1899-
January 14, 1907
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| 9 || George A. Steel
|| Republican
|| January 15, 1907-
January 3, 1911
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| 10 || Thomas B. Kay
|| Republican
|| January 4, 1911-
January 6, 1919
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| 11 || O. P. Hoff
|| Republican
|| January 6, 1919-
March 18, 1924
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| 12 || Jefferson Myers || Democratic
|| March 18, 1924-
January 4, 1925
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| 13 || Thomas B. Kay
|| Republican
|| January 4, 1925-
April 29, 1931
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| 14 || Rufus C. Holman
|| Republican
|| May 1, 1931-
December 27, 1938
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| 15 || Walter E. Pearson || Democratic
|| December 27, 1938-
January 6, 1941
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| 16 || Leslie M. Scott
|| Republican
|| January 6, 1941-
January 3, 1949
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| 17 || Walter J. Pearson || Democratic
|| January 3, 1949-
January 5, 1953
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| 18 || Sig Unander || Republican
|| January 5, 1953-
December 31, 1959
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| 19 || Howard C. Belton
|| Republican
|| January 4, 1960-
January 4, 1965
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| 20 || Robert W. Straub
|| Democratic
|| January 4, 1965-
January 1, 1973
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| 21 || James A. Redden
|| Democratic
|| January 1, 1973-
January 3, 1977
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| 22 || H. Clay Myers, Jr.
|| Republican
|| January 3, 1977-
April 1, 1984
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| 23 || Bill Rutherford || Republican
|| April 1, 1984-
July 9, 1987
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| 24 || Tony Meeker
|| Republican
|| July 9, 1987-
January 4, 1993
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| 25 || Jim Hill
|| Democratic
|| January 4, 1993-
January 1, 2001
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| 26 || Randall Edwards
|| Democratic
|| January 1, 2001-
January 4, 2009
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| 27 || Ben Westlund
|| Democratic
|| January 5, 2009-
March 7, 2010
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| 28 || Ted Wheeler
|| Democratic
|| March 9, 2010–
present
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Government of Oregon
The government of the U.S. state of Oregon, as prescribed by the Oregon Constitution, is composed of three government branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial...
of the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, elected by statewide vote to serve a four year term. As chief financial officer for the state, the office holder heads the Oregon State Treasury, and with the Governor and Secretary of State
Oregon Secretary of State
The Secretary of State of Oregon, an elected constitutional officer within the executive branch of government of the U.S. state of Oregon, is first in line of succession to the Governor. The duties of office are: auditor of public accounts, chief elections officer, and administrator of public...
, serves on the Land Board. The office was held from January 5, 2009 to March 7, 2010 by Ben Westlund
Ben Westlund
Ben Westlund was a politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Democrat, he was elected State Treasurer in 2008. Previously, Westlund served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, as a Republican from 1996 to 2006, as an independent from 2006 to 2007, and then as a Democrat...
, a Democrat
Democratic Party of Oregon
The Democratic Party of Oregon, based in Portland, is the official Oregon affiliate of the United States Democratic Party. It is recognized by the state of Oregon as a major political party, along with the Oregon Republican Party...
, who died in office. On March 9, 2010, Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski
Ted Kulongoski
Theodore R. "Ted" Kulongoski is an American politician, who served as the 36th Governor of Oregon. A Democrat, he has served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, as the state Insurance Commissioner, the Attorney General, and an Associate Justice on the Oregon Supreme Court.-Early...
appointed Multnomah County chairman Ted Wheeler
Ted Wheeler
Edward Tevis "Ted" Wheeler is an American politician from Oregon. He was appointed Oregon State Treasurer on March 9, 2010 to replace Ben Westlund, who died in office...
to fill the vacancy until a special election on November 2, 2010 to fill the remaining two years of Westlund's term.
Divisions
- Finance Division - acts as the central bank for all state agencies and is the largest financial institution in the state.
- Investment Division - manages the portfolio of investments for the state's funds.
- Debt Management Division - coordinates bonds issued by the state and its agencies, and monitors relevant markets and economic trends.
- Information Services Division - responsible for the technology Treasury's technological infrastructure.
- Executive Division - develops economic policy through strategic planning, legislative initiatives; performs the department's administrative functions, and publishes all Treasury reports.
Provisional Treasurers
Those who served as the Treasurer of the Provisional Government of OregonProvisional Government of Oregon
The Provisional Government of Oregon was a popularly elected government created in the Oregon Country, in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It existed from May 2, 1843 until March 3, 1849. Created at a time when no country had sovereignty over the region, this independent government...
prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory
Oregon Territory
The Territory of Oregon was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from August 14, 1848, until February 14, 1859, when the southwestern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Oregon. Originally claimed by several countries , the region was...
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| Name | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| William H. Gray William H. Gray (Oregon politician) William Henry Gray was a pioneer of the Oregon Country in the present-day U.S. state of Oregon. He was an active participant in the efforts to organize a government in the region.... |
March 1, 1843-July 5, 1843 | Elected during the Champoeg Meetings Champoeg Meetings The Champoeg Meetings in Oregon Country were the first attempts at governing in the Pacific Northwest by United States European-American pioneers. Prior to this, the closest entity to a government was the Hudson's Bay Company, mainly through Dr... |
| William H. Willson William H. Willson William Holden Willson was a pioneer of the U.S. state of Oregon and the founder of its capital city, Salem. A native of New Hampshire, he immigrated to the Oregon Country in 1837 to work at the Methodist Mission, and there would participate in the Champoeg Meetings... |
July 5, 1843-May 14, 1844 | Elected during the Champoeg Meetings Champoeg Meetings The Champoeg Meetings in Oregon Country were the first attempts at governing in the Pacific Northwest by United States European-American pioneers. Prior to this, the closest entity to a government was the Hudson's Bay Company, mainly through Dr... |
| Philip Foster Philip Foster Philip Foster was one of the first settlers in Oregon, United States. The farmstead he established in Eagle Creek in 1847 became the first outpost of civilization after 2,000 miles of travel for pioneers heading west along the Oregon Trail. Approximately 10,000 emigrants are believed to have... |
July 2, 1844-July 7, 1845 | Elected by the general public |
| Francis Ermatinger | July 7, 1845-March 3, 1846 | Elected by the general public, elected by the Provisional Legislature Provisional Legislature of Oregon The Provisional Legislature of Oregon was the single-chamber legislative body of the Provisional Government of Oregon. It served the Oregon Country of the Pacific Northwest of North America from 1843 until early 1849 at a time when no country had sovereignty over the region... , resigned |
| John H. Couch John H. Couch John Heard Couch was an American sea captain and pioneer in the Oregon Country in the 19th century. Often referred to as Captain Couch, he became famous for his singular skill at navigation of the mouth of the Columbia River. He is one of the early residents and founders of Portland,... |
March 4, 1846-September 27, 1847 | Appointed, elected by the Provisional Legislature Provisional Legislature of Oregon The Provisional Legislature of Oregon was the single-chamber legislative body of the Provisional Government of Oregon. It served the Oregon Country of the Pacific Northwest of North America from 1843 until early 1849 at a time when no country had sovereignty over the region... , resigned |
| William K. Kilbourne | October 11, 1847-September 28, 1849 | Appointed, elected by the Provisional Legislature Provisional Legislature of Oregon The Provisional Legislature of Oregon was the single-chamber legislative body of the Provisional Government of Oregon. It served the Oregon Country of the Pacific Northwest of North America from 1843 until early 1849 at a time when no country had sovereignty over the region... on February 13, 1849 |
Territorial Treasurers
Those who served as the Treasurer of the Oregon TerritoryOregon Territory
The Territory of Oregon was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from August 14, 1848, until February 14, 1859, when the southwestern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Oregon. Originally claimed by several countries , the region was...
.
| Name | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| James Taylor | September 27, 1849-January 21, 1851 | Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon’s Territorial Legislature was a bicameral legislative body created by the United States Congress in 1848 as the legislative branch of the government of the Oregon Territory... |
| Levi A. Rice | January 21, 1851-September 22, 1851 | Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon’s Territorial Legislature was a bicameral legislative body created by the United States Congress in 1848 as the legislative branch of the government of the Oregon Territory... , resigned |
| William W. Buck | September 27, 1851-December 16, 1851 | Appointed |
| John D. Boon John D. Boon John Daniel Boon was an American merchant and politician in what became the state of Oregon. A native of Ohio, he immigrated to the Oregon Country where he farmed and later operated a general store. A Democrat, he served as the Treasurer of the Oregon Territory and was the first Oregon State... |
December 16, 1851-January 24, 1855 | Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon’s Territorial Legislature was a bicameral legislative body created by the United States Congress in 1848 as the legislative branch of the government of the Oregon Territory... |
| Nathaniel H. Lane | January 24, 1855-January 10, 1856 | Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon’s Territorial Legislature was a bicameral legislative body created by the United States Congress in 1848 as the legislative branch of the government of the Oregon Territory... |
| John D. Boon John D. Boon John Daniel Boon was an American merchant and politician in what became the state of Oregon. A native of Ohio, he immigrated to the Oregon Country where he farmed and later operated a general store. A Democrat, he served as the Treasurer of the Oregon Territory and was the first Oregon State... |
January 10, 1856-March 3, 1859 | Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon Territorial Legislature Oregon’s Territorial Legislature was a bicameral legislative body created by the United States Congress in 1848 as the legislative branch of the government of the Oregon Territory... |
State Treasurers
The individuals who have served as State Treasurer since its admission to the Union are listed on the table below. Except where noted, Treasurers were elected on a statewide ballot and served one or more full terms.September 8, 1862
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| 2 || Edwin N. Cooke || Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| September 8, 1862-
September 12, 1870
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| 3 || L. Fleischner || Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| September 12, 1870-
September 14, 1874
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| 4 || A. H. Brown || Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| September 14, 1874-
September 9, 1878
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| 5 || Edward Hirsch || Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| September 9, 1878-
January 10, 1887
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| 6 || G. W. Webb || Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 10, 1887-
January 12, 1891
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| 7 || Phil Metschan || Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 12, 1891-
January 9, 1899
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| 8 || Charles S. Moore
Charles S. Moore
Charles Sumner Moore was an American businessman and politician in the state of Oregon. A native of the Pacific Northwest state, he held several elected offices in Klamath County in the southern part of the state, including county judge...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 9, 1899-
January 14, 1907
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| 9 || George A. Steel
George A. Steel
George A. Steel was an American politician and businessman in the state of Oregon. A native of Ohio, he moved to Oregon in 1862 where he became postmaster of Portland and helped build a railroad line among other business ventures...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 15, 1907-
January 3, 1911
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| 10 || Thomas B. Kay
Thomas B. Kay
Thomas Benjamin Kay was an American politician and businessman in the state of Oregon. A native of New Jersey, he moved to Oregon with his family at the age of one where he later took over the family’s woolen mill business...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 4, 1911-
January 6, 1919
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| 11 || O. P. Hoff
O. P. Hoff
Ole P. Hoff was a Norwegian-American Republican politician and the first commissioner of labor in the U.S. state of Oregon...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 6, 1919-
March 18, 1924
|- bgcolor=#DDEEFF
| 12 || Jefferson Myers || Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| March 18, 1924-
January 4, 1925
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| 13 || Thomas B. Kay
Thomas B. Kay
Thomas Benjamin Kay was an American politician and businessman in the state of Oregon. A native of New Jersey, he moved to Oregon with his family at the age of one where he later took over the family’s woolen mill business...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 4, 1925-
April 29, 1931
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| 14 || Rufus C. Holman
Rufus C. Holman
Rufus Cecil Holman was an American politician and businessman in the state of Oregon. A Republican and native Oregonian, he served as United States Senator for a single term during World War II...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| May 1, 1931-
December 27, 1938
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| 15 || Walter E. Pearson || Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| December 27, 1938-
January 6, 1941
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| 16 || Leslie M. Scott
Leslie M. Scott
Leslie M. Scott was an American historian, newspaper publisher and Republican politician in Oregon. He served as Oregon State Treasurer from 1941-1949. He served as acting Governor of Oregon for a period in 1948...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 6, 1941-
January 3, 1949
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| 17 || Walter J. Pearson || Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 3, 1949-
January 5, 1953
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| 18 || Sig Unander || Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 5, 1953-
December 31, 1959
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| 19 || Howard C. Belton
Howard C. Belton
Howard C. Belton was an American farmer from the state of Oregon. A native of Algona, Iowa, he served as the nineteenth Treasurer of the State of Oregon after appointment by Oregon Governor Mark O. Hatfield...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 4, 1960-
January 4, 1965
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| 20 || Robert W. Straub
Robert W. Straub
Robert William "Bob" Straub , was an American politician and businessman in the state of Oregon. A native of California, he settled in Eugene, Oregon, where he entered politics. A Democratic politician, he served in the Oregon State Senate, as the Oregon State Treasurer, and one term as the 31st...
|| Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 4, 1965-
January 1, 1973
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| 21 || James A. Redden
James A. Redden
James Anthony "Jim" Redden Jr. is a judge and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. Since 1980, he has served as a Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Oregon...
|| Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 1, 1973-
January 3, 1977
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| 22 || H. Clay Myers, Jr.
H. Clay Myers, Jr.
Henry Clay Myers, Jr. , was an American politician who, during his career, was considered one of Oregon's most influential moderate Republicans, together with his contemporaries, Tom McCall and Mark Hatfield.-Early life:...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| January 3, 1977-
April 1, 1984
|- bgcolor=#FFE8E8
| 23 || Bill Rutherford || Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| April 1, 1984-
July 9, 1987
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| 24 || Tony Meeker
Tony Meeker
Tony Meeker is a politician in Oregon. He was appointed State Treasurer in 1987. Oregon Governor Neil Goldschmidt appointed him to fill the vacancy created when Bill Rutherford resigned from office. Meeker was elected to a full term in 1988...
|| Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
|| July 9, 1987-
January 4, 1993
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| 25 || Jim Hill
Jim Hill (Oregon politician)
Jim Hill is an attorney, financial consultant, and politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served two terms as Oregon State Treasurer from January 4, 1993 to January 1, 2001.-Education and personal:...
|| Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 4, 1993-
January 1, 2001
|- bgcolor=#DDEEFF
| 26 || Randall Edwards
Randall Edwards (politician)
Randall Edwards is an American politician who most recently served as the state treasurer of the state of Oregon. A Democrat, Edwards was elected as treasurer in 2000, and reelected in 2004, after serving two terms in the Oregon Legislative Assembly...
|| Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 1, 2001-
January 4, 2009
|- bgcolor=#DDEEFF
| 27 || Ben Westlund
Ben Westlund
Ben Westlund was a politician in the U.S. state of Oregon. A Democrat, he was elected State Treasurer in 2008. Previously, Westlund served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly, as a Republican from 1996 to 2006, as an independent from 2006 to 2007, and then as a Democrat...
|| Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| January 5, 2009-
March 7, 2010
|- bgcolor=#DDEEFF
| 28 || Ted Wheeler
Ted Wheeler
Edward Tevis "Ted" Wheeler is an American politician from Oregon. He was appointed Oregon State Treasurer on March 9, 2010 to replace Ben Westlund, who died in office...
|| Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
|| March 9, 2010–
present
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|}