Jay Edwards
Candidate for Treasurer of State
Background
- Occupation
- Former state representative
- Lives in
- Nelsonville
- Campaign website
- edwardsforohio.com
A former Ohio House member first elected in 2016 who chaired the House Finance Committee; a Nelsonville native and Ohio University mathematics graduate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes using unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium.
The state budget directs $600 million of Ohioans' unclaimed funds toward a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park.
ReportFormer GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026News coverage · Dayton Daily News / Journal-News · journal-news.com
“Edwards, too, has voiced his opposition to the plan”
Housing
Proposes reduced-rate loan programs for first responders and veterans.
Through the state's linked-deposit programs, potentially for home purchases.
ReportFormer GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026News coverage · Dayton Daily News / Journal-News · journal-news.com
“Edwards said he’d like to push for programs catered to first responders and veterans, potentially allowing them to buy a house”
Economy & jobs
Proposes moving state deposits to local banks and credit unions.
ReportJay Edwards for Ohio TreasurerCampaign website · Friends of Jay Edwards · edwardsforohio.com
“keep those dollars in our local communities”
Former GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026News coverage · Dayton Daily News / Journal-News · journal-news.com
“I would rather that money be going to the Hocking Valley Bank in Athens, Ohio, or Vinton County Bank in MacArthur, Ohio.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to overhaul the Ohio Checkbook spending website.
ReportFormer GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026News coverage · Dayton Daily News / Journal-News · journal-news.com
“I really want to update that program and make sure it’s usable for everyday Ohioans”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jay Edwards on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (127)
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Election filing · Ohio Secretary of State · Aug 25, 2026 · ohiosos.gov
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Election filing · Ohio Secretary of State · Aug 20, 2026 · ohiosos.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
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- November 3, 2026 General Election ballot proof (all contests), Hamilton County
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Election filing · Hamilton County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · votehamiltoncountyohio.gov
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Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
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Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · starkcountyohio.gov
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Election filing · Stark County Board of Elections · starkcountyohio.gov
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Election filing · Carroll County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
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Election filing · Carroll County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Summit County Board of Elections — Candidate List, General Election November 3, 2026
Election filing · Summit County Board of Elections · Sep 1, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
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Election filing · Summit County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate & Petition Activity, November 3, 2026, General Election (Butler County)
Election filing · Butler County Board of Elections · Sep 16, 2026 · elections.bcohio.gov
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Election filing · Butler County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · elections.bcohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Preble County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Preble County Board of Elections · Sep 15, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Master File – Sample Ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all precincts)
Election filing · Lake County Board of Elections · wpassets.lakecountyohio.gov
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Election filing · Lake County Board of Elections · wpassets.lakecountyohio.gov
- Ballot Display – Geauga County, 11/3/2026 General Election (sample ballots for every precinct)
Election filing · Geauga County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Geauga County General Election – November 3, 2026, certified candidate list (8/26/2026)
Election filing · Geauga County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display – Ashtabula County, 11/3/2026 General Election (sample ballots for every precinct)
Election filing · Ashtabula County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
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Election filing · Ashtabula County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
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Election filing · Delaware County Board of Elections · vote.delawarecountyohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Union County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/15/2026)
Election filing · Union County Board of Elections · unioncountyohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Marion County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Morrow County General Election November 3, 2026: Candidates Certified
Election filing · Morrow County Board of Elections · cms8.revize.com
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), updated 46-day notice, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Morrow County Board of Elections · cms8.revize.com
- Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (09/17/2026)
Election filing · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
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Election filing · Cuyahoga County Board of Elections · boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
- Lucas County Board of Elections Candidates List, General Election - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Lucas County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · drive.google.com
- Ballot Display - Lucas: 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots
Election filing · Lucas County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Warren County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/18/2026)
Election filing · Warren County Board of Elections · Sep 18, 2026 · vote.warrencountyohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Clinton County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 46-day notice, posted 9/15/2026)
Election filing · Clermont County Board of Elections · Sep 15, 2026 · boe.clermontcountyohio.gov
- Election notice (updated 46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Mahoning County Board of Elections · vote.mahoningcountyoh.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all 237 ballot styles)
Election filing · Mahoning County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Trumbull County Board of Elections · boe.co.trumbull.oh.gov
- Election notice (updated 46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Trumbull County Board of Elections · boe.co.trumbull.oh.gov
- 2026 General Election zero report (all contests and candidates), 9/21/2026
Election filing · Columbiana County Board of Elections · columbiana.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all 108 ballot styles)
Election filing · Columbiana County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- 2026 General Candidate List (certified) — Lorain County Board of Elections
Election filing · Lorain County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · voteloraincountyohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Lorain County, Ohio
Election filing · Lorain County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate Filings for November 3rd, 2026 General Election — Erie County Board of Elections
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Erie County, Ohio
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample Ballots by Precinct — 11/3/2026 General Election, Huron County, Ohio
Election filing · Huron County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles; data updated 9/15/2026)
Election filing · Fairfield County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles; data updated 9/16/2026)
Election filing · Pickaway County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Perry County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Hocking County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Ross County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidates, General Election - November 3, 2026 (9/10/2026)
Election filing · Ross County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (every ballot style, from the board's Ballot Display page)
Election filing · Medina County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (every ballot style, from the board's Ballot Display page)
Election filing · Wayne County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (every ballot style, from the board's Ballot Display page)
Election filing · Holmes County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (every ballot style, from the board's Ballot Display page)
Election filing · Ashland County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Portage County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Tuscarawas County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Harrison County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Official sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Jefferson County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Fulton County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Fulton County Board of Elections · Sep 18, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Williams County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Williams County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), updated 46-day notification, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Henry County Board of Elections · henrycountyohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Richland County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Richland County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/8/2026)
Election filing · Richland County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Crawford County Board of Elections · crawfordcountyohioboe.gov
- Ballots General Election (official sample ballots for each precinct), November 3, 2026
Election filing · Wyandot County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/17/2026)
Election filing · Hardin County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (46-day notice), November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/17/2026)
Election filing · Logan County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Logan County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Logan County Board of Elections · Sep 16, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Greene County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Clark County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Champaign County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Madison County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Miami County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Miami County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Darke County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Darke County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Shelby County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Shelby County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Auglaize County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Auglaize County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for Use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), updated 46-day notice, General Election November 3, 2026
Election filing · Mercer County Board of Elections · mercercountyoh.gov
- Certified Candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election — All Candidates Including Write-Ins (8/28/2026)
Election filing · Licking County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Licking County, Ohio
Election filing · Licking County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Knox County, Ohio
Election filing · Knox County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Knox County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Coshocton County, Ohio
Election filing · Coshocton County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Muskingum County, Ohio
Election filing · Muskingum County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/18/2026)
Election filing · Muskingum County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Allen County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Allen County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Putnam County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Putnam County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Van Wert County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Van Wert County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Paulding County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Paulding County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Defiance County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Defiance County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Brown County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Brown County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Adams County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Adams County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Highland County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Highland County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Scioto County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Scioto County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Pike County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Pike County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Fayette County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Fayette County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Candidate List for November 3, 2026 General Election (certified as of 08/26/2026)
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · boe.woodcountyohio.gov
- Sample ballots by ballot style, November 3, 2026 General Election (Voter Portal)
Election filing · Wood County Board of Elections · votertools.woodcountyohio.gov
- Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election (revised August 12, 2026)
Election filing · Hancock County Board of Elections · hancockcountyohioelections.gov
- 46 Day Notice: 2026 November General (Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot)
Election filing · Hancock County Board of Elections · hancockcountyohioelections.gov
- 2026 General Election sample ballots (all precincts)
Election filing · Sandusky County Board of Elections · sanduskycountyoh.gov
- Sandusky County Candidates, November General Election 2026
Election filing · Sandusky County Board of Elections · sanduskycountyoh.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (all ballot styles)
Election filing · Ottawa County Board of Elections · boe.ottawa.oh.gov
- Candidates, November 3, 2026 General Election (county offices)
Election filing · Ottawa County Board of Elections · boe.ottawa.oh.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Seneca County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Seneca County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- 46 Day Notice for Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Seneca County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Washington County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Washington County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Morgan County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Morgan County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Noble County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Noble County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Monroe County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Monroe County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Belmont County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Belmont County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Guernsey County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Guernsey County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Lawrence County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Lawrence County Board of Elections · Sep 16, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Lawrence County Board of Elections · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Gallia County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Gallia County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/18/2026)
Election filing · Gallia County Board of Elections · Sep 18, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Jackson County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Jackson County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/17/2026)
Election filing · Jackson County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Vinton County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Vinton County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/18/2026)
Election filing · Vinton County Board of Elections · Sep 18, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Meigs County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Meigs County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/14/2026)
Election filing · Meigs County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Ballot Display (official sample ballots by precinct), Athens County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Athens County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Election Notice for use with the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), 46 Day Notice, November 3, 2026 General Election (revised 9/10/2026)
Election filing · Athens County Board of Elections · Sep 10, 2026 · boe.ohio.gov
- Former GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026
News coverage · Dayton Daily News / Journal-News · journal-news.com
- Jay Edwards for Ohio Treasurer
Campaign website · Friends of Jay Edwards · edwardsforohio.com
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