The treasurer of the

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is responsible for collecting and safeguarding taxes and fees, as well as managing state investments. The Treasury was located in the

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from 1861 to 1974, when it was moved to the

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. The original office in the statehouse, which has been restored to its 19th-century appearance, is used for ceremonial events. Before Ohio became a state, John Armstrong was Treasurer-General of the

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from 1796 to 1803. He was appointed to the post by the United States Congress. Under the first constitution of Ohio, 1803 to 1851, the state legislature appointed a treasurer. Since the second constitution in 1852, the office has been elective. The current officeholder is

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List of Ohio State Treasurers

Elections

Ohio voters elect the treasurer for a four-year term in midterm election years, along with the

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and

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, secretary of state,

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, and

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List of Ohio State Treasurers

Elections

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