Oregon State Treasurer


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 current state treasurer is Tobias Read, who was elected in 2016, and is running for reelection in 2020.

Divisions

Provisional treasurers

Those who served as the Treasurer of the Provisional Government of Oregon prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory.
ImageNameYearsNotes
William H. GrayMarch 1, 1843 – July 5, 1843Elected during the Champoeg Meetings
William H. WillsonJuly 5, 1843 – May 14, 1844Elected during the Champoeg Meetings
Philip FosterJuly 2, 1844 – July 7, 1845Elected by the general public
Francis ErmatingerJuly 7, 1845 – March 3, 1846Elected by the general public, elected by the Provisional Legislature, resigned
John H. CouchMarch 4, 1846 – September 27, 1847Appointed, elected by the Provisional Legislature, resigned
William K. KilbourneOctober 11, 1847 – September 28, 1849Appointed, elected by the Provisional Legislature on February 13, 1849

Territorial treasurers

Those who served as the Treasurer of the Oregon Territory.
ImageNameYearsNotes
James TaylorSeptember 27, 1849 – January 21, 1851Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature
Levi A. RiceJanuary 21, 1851 – September 22, 1851Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature, resigned
William W. BuckSeptember 27, 1851 – December 16, 1851Appointed
John D. BoonDecember 16, 1851 – January 24, 1855Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature
Nathaniel H. LaneJanuary 24, 1855 – January 10, 1856Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature
John D. BoonJanuary 10, 1856 – March 3, 1859Elected by the Oregon Territorial Legislature

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.