Republican incumbent Curtis Loftis faces Democrat Vincent Coe for State Treasurer.

REPUBLICAN — Curtis Loftis

• Experience: Has served as State Treasurer since 2011.
• Financial Management: Has extensive experience overseeing the state's large investment and cash-management operations.
• Unclaimed Property: His office reports returning more than $470 million in unclaimed property during his tenure. 
• Philosophy: Emphasizes taxpayer accountability, efficiency and conservative financial management.
• Continuity: Offers extensive institutional experience in an office managing tens of billions of dollars.

DEMOCRAT — Vincent Coe

• Financial Background: Banker and small-business/farm owner with private-sector financial experience.
• Statewide Experience: Has not previously operated the State Treasurer's office.
• Change: Offers voters an alternative management approach to a long-serving incumbent.

The Choice

Loftis offers extensive experience and continuity. Coe offers private-sector banking experience and a change in leadership.

This comparison is based on candidate campaign materials, public records and other publicly available information. Positions are summarized for voter information; readers are encouraged to review each candidate's own statements and campaign materials for additional detail.