Erick Russell
Democratic · CT · Connecticut Treasurer
Connecticut's 84th State Treasurer, overseeing state debt and cash management, pension and trust funds, and programs including CT Baby Bonds and CHET.
Where Erick Russell stands, based on their records
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
On August 19, 2026, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell announced the CHET Dream Big competition, providing $350,000 in college-savings contributions and technology prizes for Connecticut students and schools.
August 19, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: portal.ct.gov
Launched the Connecticut Baby Bonds program, automatically investing state funds on behalf of every baby born under Medicaid coverage.
July 1, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Track record — General
General · 3 records
On July 8, 2026, Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell announced more than $1.17 billion in new investment commitments reviewed by the Investment Advisory Council for the state's retirement plans and trust funds.
July 8, 2026
Source: portal.ct.gov
Directed the state pension fund toward an ethical/ESG-informed investment approach weighing environmental and labor factors.
June 30, 2026
Source: ctmirror.org
Launched the Connecticut Baby Bonds program, automatically investing state funds on behalf of every baby born under Medicaid coverage.
July 1, 2023
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Past race Erick Russell ran in:
- Treasurer · November 3, 2026 · Connecticut · incumbent