WA Voters Have a Stark Choice in Treasurers' Race SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - Washington State Treasurer Mike Murphy is retiring after 3-terms in office. Deputy Treasurer Allan Martin, a Republican, wants the job. So does Democratic state lawmaker Jim McIntire. The stakes are high. The Treasurer plays a key role in managing more than a HUNDRED BILLION dollars for the state. In this edition of our voters' guide, KPLU's Austin Jenkins profiles the race for Washington State Treasurer. © Copyright 2009, KPLU