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Treasurer of State

Seth Walsh

Candidate for Treasurer of State

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Cincinnati City Council member
Lives in
Cincinnati
Campaign website
sethwalshforohio.com

In his fourth year on Cincinnati City Council and a trustee of the Cincinnati Retirement System; he previously led community development corporations in Sedamsville and College Hill.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges no new state investments in Israel or other countries.

    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “As Treasurer of Ohio, I will not make new investments in the State of Israel or any other country.”
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  • Supports repealing the law allowing BBB-rated bond investments.

    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “I will advocate that the Ohio General Assembly reduce risk in our state’s investment portfolio by repealing the law Republicans passed last year”
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  • Opposes using unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium.

    Former GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026

    News coverage · Dayton Daily News / Journal-News · journal-news.com

    “the state treasurer should be on that lawsuit”
    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “That money should be returned to its rightful owners, not used for legislators’ pet projects, like financing a billionaire’s football stadium.”
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Housing

  • Supports partnerships for affordable housing and first-time buyers.

    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “I will work to expand partnerships that support affordable housing and help first-time homebuyers”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes reinvesting state funds in Ohio community banks.

    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “I will instead reinvest Ohio’s funds in our community banks to increase lending capacity throughout Ohio’s communities.”
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  • Proposes expanding AgLink financing for family farms.

    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “I will use the office’s programs and partnerships like AgLink to expand access to affordable financing”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports ratepayer protections before state support for data centers.

    Seth's Stances - Seth Walsh for Ohio

    Campaign website · Seth Walsh for Ohio · teamwalshhq.com

    “I will demand transparent agreements, meaningful public benefits, and strong protections for ratepayers before state resources support future projects.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Seth Walsh on them.

  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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