Ralph T. Meacham

Candidate for Mahoning County Auditor

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation: Mahoning County auditor
Lives in: Lake Milton

The Republican Mahoning County auditor, first elected in 2014 and seeking a fourth four-year term.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Led a review of all farmland (CAUV) tax reductions.
His office contracted with the Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District in 2026 to review all Current Agricultural Use Value filings and removed parcels that did not qualify.
Hanni disputes taxes sought by county auditor
News coverage · The Vindicator · vindy.com
“It's only fair to all of the taxpayers to determine if people in the CAUV belong in it.”
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All sources (5)

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
Three from GOP file for Mahoning commissioner
News coverage · The Vindicator · vindy.com
Republican candidate for Mahoning auditor withdraws
News coverage · The Vindicator · vindy.com
Hanni disputes taxes sought by county auditor
News coverage · The Vindicator · vindy.com

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