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)
Campaign Finance Information — Treasurer
Campaign Finance Information · Treasurer · November 3, 2026
Data last updated September 2, 2026
- Raised
- $108,666
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Retired$26,360
- Attorney$11,335
- Consultant$2,520
- Executive$2,048
- Self Employed$2,010
Source: Connecticut eCRIS · 2026 cycle · seec.ct.gov
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 · researched August 21, 2026
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 · researched July 14, 2026
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 · researched August 21, 2026
Directed the state pension fund toward an ethical/ESG-informed investment approach weighing environmental and labor factors.
June 30, 2026
Source: ctmirror.org · researched July 14, 2026
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 · researched July 14, 2026
Race Erick Russell is in:
- Treasurer · November 3, 2026 · Connecticut · incumbent
Profile last researched August 21, 2026.