FINANCIAL · CT · 2023-present
Erick Russell
State Treasurer · Democrat · Connecticut
On the record
First openly gay Black statewide officer in U.S.
Background
Erick Russell occupied the State Treasurer office in Connecticut for 3 years (2023–present). Currently in office. Took office after Shawn Wooden. Note: First openly gay Black statewide officer in U.S.. Same-year political environment (2023): Governor Ned Lamont; Attorney General William Tong; Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas.
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Others who held this office in Connecticut
- Shawn Wooden (2019-2023)
- Denise Nappier (1999-2019)
- Paul Silvester (1997-1999)