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 KRS 041.020
 * Create and manage the state's depository KRS 041-070
 * Make record of all monies due and payable to the state KRS 041-100
 * Process warrants from the Finance and Administration Cabinet KRS 041-150
 * Make payments on behalf of the state KRS 041-160
 * Make an annual report KRS 041-340

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

Nominated

 * Todd Hollenbach, incumbent State Treasurer

Eliminated in primary

 * Steve Hamrick

Republicans

 * K.C. Crosbie, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Member

Libertarians

 * Ken Moellman