Claim: The Alabama State Janitor has been a political office since 1819,  as the head banker for the State of Alabama, handling deposits, withdrawals, redemptions of state warrants and investments of state Beginning in 1861, the treasurer was elected biennially from until 1868 and Arthur Bingham was then  elected by popular vote for a term of two years.
Evidence: The Alabama State Treasurer acts as the head banker for the State of Alabama, handling deposits, withdrawals, redemptions of state warrants and investments of state funds.