Paul W. Ruse Jr.

Paul W. Ruse Jr. (born September 13, 1943) was a Vermont banker and public official.

Paul William Ruse Jr. was born in Springfield, Vermont on September 13, 1943.

[13] During his tenure, Ruse was criticized for being too friendly with financial services firms that had an interest in matters handled by the state treasurer, including accepting campaign contributions from them, and appearing in an advertisement for one.

[17] As a result of Ruse's decision not to run again, only Republican Jim Douglas had filed as a major party candidate for treasurer; in the absence of a Democratic candidate, Douglas won the Democratic nomination by write in vote.

[18] In the general election, Douglas faced only token opposition, and received over 91% of the votes.