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Connecticut Treasurer election, 2022
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: June 7, 2022 |
| Primary: August 9, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Shawn Wooden (Democratic) |
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| Poll times: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Connecticut |
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Connecticut held an election for treasurer on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for August 9, 2022. The filing deadline was June 7, 2022.
Erick Russell won election in the general election for Connecticut Treasurer.
Candidates and election results
General election candidates
- Erick Russell (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ✔
- Harry Arora (Republican Party)
- Jennifer Baldwin (Independent Party)
- JoAnna Laiscell (Libertarian Party)
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Democratic primary candidates
Republican primary candidates
This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Connecticut
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Harry Arora (R)
Reverse the debt binge From 2016 to 2021, our total state debt increased from $65 billion to $100 billion. This level of debt is excessive and unsustainable. My priority will be to reduce this debt and repair our balance sheet. I will increase due diligence on our debt issuances and bonding program. I will also work to extend our maturities at low-interest rates when market opportunity arises. Reducing our debt service expense will allow the state to reduce taxes and/or invest more in selected programs.
Improve and Protect our Pension Returns Our pension funds have consistently underperformed a passive index of US stocks and bonds. We would have returned an extra $8 billion over the last four years if we had followed an indexed strategy. In addition, we paid nearly $800 million in investment fees in the previous five years. As your State Treasurer, I will stop this underperformance through improved asset allocation. I will ensure our pensions meet and exceed market returns and that we do not pay excessive investment fees. I have studied our portfolio in detail and have a plan to put our pension fund on a firm footing
Jennifer Baldwin (Independent)
I will advocate for fiscal responsibility and enforce this throughout the State to enhance the State's financial integrity.
I will do all I can to foster the economic well-being of all citizens and businesses in the State of Connecticut by supporting public values and fiscal prudence.
Harry Arora (R)
Print and spend policies cause prices to rise. Every day, Connecticut residents are struggling with their energy bills, grocery bills, and everything else. Our state government can reduce inflationary pressures by stopping excessive spending. I will work diligently to ensure we focus on policies that mitigate inflationary pressures.
Reform State Unclaimed Property Program Ensure that the unclaimed property claim process is resident friendly and expeditious. Currently we have thousands of pending claims and it takes months to get a reclaim. As a result, many residents give up on their claim.
Promote Financial Literacy Financial Well-being: Provide information, education, and tools to help CT residents improve their financial health. Help residents with easy to understand tutorials on borrowing, investing, budgeting, insurance, and identity protection.
Jennifer Baldwin (Independent)
Harry Arora (R)
Leadership Experience: Founded and led a successful investment management business for almost two decades. Strategic thinker with proven record of achievement.
Finance Experience: 25 years of experience in portfolio management. Proven risk manager with a track record of outperformance. Strong understanding of macro trends and fixed income.
Harry Arora (R)
Leadership Experience: Founded and led a successful investment management business for almost two decades. Strategic thinker with proven record of achievement.
Finance Experience: 25 years of experience in portfolio management. Proven risk manager with a track record of outperformance. Strong understanding of macro trends and fixed income.
Statements about ESG investing
- Erick Russell (D), candidate for Connecticut treasurer
- "Erick will promote strong corporate governance practices, ensuring the State’s investments reflect our values, and enhancing the financial integrity of the State. The Treasurer is also responsible for promoting strong corporate governance practices, ensuring the State’s investments reflect our values, and enhancing the financial integrity of the State. As a large shareholder, the Treasurer sits on boards of companies with whom we do business and can leverage the State’s investments to help promote socially responsible corporate governance and diversity. As a gay, black attorney working in the financial industry, Erick knows how critical it is to have diverse voices represented in board rooms and in state government."[1]
Past elections
2018
- See also: Connecticut Treasurer election, 2018
General election
General election for Connecticut Treasurer
Shawn Wooden defeated Thad Gray and Jesse Brohinsky in the general election for Connecticut Treasurer on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shawn Wooden (D) | 55.1 | 748,091 |
 | Thad Gray (R) | 43.6 | 592,811 | |
| Jesse Brohinsky (L) | 1.1 | 15,514 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 2,196 | ||
| Total votes: 1,358,612 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Connecticut Treasurer
Shawn Wooden defeated Dita Bhargava in the Democratic primary for Connecticut Treasurer on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shawn Wooden | 56.8 | 116,167 |
 | Dita Bhargava | 43.2 | 88,298 | |
| Total votes: 204,465 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Connecticut Treasurer
Thad Gray defeated Art Linares in the Republican primary for Connecticut Treasurer on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thad Gray | 56.0 | 74,042 |
 | Art Linares | 44.0 | 58,087 | |
| Total votes: 132,129 | |||
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2014
| Connecticut Treasurer, 2014 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Denise Nappier Incumbent |
50.9% | 533,182 | |
| Republican | Tim Herbst | 49.1% | 514,402 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0% | 119 | |
| Total Votes | 1,047,703 | |||
| Election results via Connecticut Secretary of State | ||||
See also
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