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Auditor of State

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Auditor of State audits the finances of state agencies and local governments, including counties, cities, townships and school districts.

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Annette Blackwell

Democratic

Mayor of Maple Heights

The gist

  • Pledges to pursue corruption and protect tax dollars as auditor.
  • Proposes more auditor outreach and partnership with local governments.
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  1. Pledges to pursue corruption and protect tax dollars as auditor.

    Annette Blackwell for Ohio Auditor

    Campaign website · Annette Blackwell for Ohio · blackwellforohio.com

    “As Auditor I plan to tackle this corruption and safeguard our tax dollars by holding bad actors accountable”

  2. Proposes more auditor outreach and partnership with local governments.

    Annette Blackwell for Ohio Auditor

    Campaign website · Annette Blackwell for Ohio · blackwellforohio.com

    “I also want to partner with communities across the state”
    Democratic candidate for Ohio Auditor continues a life of learning as she aims for top job

    News coverage · Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 5, 2026 · ohiocapitaljournal.com

    “more outreach and a positive outlook”
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Frank LaRoseCampaign photo — franklarose.com

Frank LaRose

Republican

Secretary of State

The gist

  • Pledges to hold local governments accountable for spending.
  • Pledges to pursue public officials who commit fraud.
  • Led 2023 push for a 60% threshold on amendments.In office
  • Supported ending Ohio's absentee ballot grace period.In office
  • Led creation of an Election Integrity Unit.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Pledges to hold local governments accountable for spending.

    Frank LaRose for Auditor

    Campaign website · LaRose for Ohio · franklarose.com

    “I’ll help state and local government offices across Ohio more openly and efficiently manage our tax dollars and hold them accountable when they don’t.”

  2. Pledges to pursue public officials who commit fraud.

    Ohio secretary of state sets sights on state auditor’s office

    News coverage · Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 7, 2026 · ohiocapitaljournal.com

    “going after public officials that are engaging in fraud”

  3. Led 2023 push for a 60% threshold on amendments.

    Ohio secretary of state sets sights on state auditor’s office

    News coverage · Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 7, 2026 · ohiocapitaljournal.com

    “LaRose led the charge to attempt to change the threshold for voters to pass constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%”

  4. Supported ending Ohio's absentee ballot grace period.

    Ohio secretary of state sets sights on state auditor’s office

    News coverage · Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 7, 2026 · ohiocapitaljournal.com

    “LaRose also supported legislation last year to remove the absentee ballot grace period in Ohio”

  5. Led creation of an Election Integrity Unit.

    Ohio secretary of state sets sights on state auditor’s office

    News coverage · Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 7, 2026 · ohiocapitaljournal.com

    “he has pledged to crack down on voter fraud, creating an”

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