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. The Kentucky Treasurer is elected every 4 years. The treasurer, who can serve two terms, acts as the state's chief elected fiscal officer. Incumbent Todd Hollenbach defeated his two challengers.
The treasurers duties include:

Act as head of the treasury
Create and manage the state's depository
Make record of all monies due and payable to the state
Process warrants from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
Make payments on behalf of the state
Make an annual report

Background

Current Treasurer Todd Hollenbach is eligible to run for a second term and has announced he will do so.

Candidates

Democratic primary

Nominated

Todd Hollenbach, incumbent State Treasurer

Eliminated in primary

Steve Hamrick

Republicans

KC Crosbie, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Member

Libertarians

Ken Moellman