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Montgomery County Auditor

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county auditor appraises property for taxation, keeps the county's accounts and issues its payments.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Tammy L. MurphyRepublican

    • Supports abolishing property taxes in Ohio.
    • Proposes a year-round property tax resource center.

  • Karl KeithDemocratic

    • Supports expanding Ohio's Homestead Exemption property tax relief.
    • Supports removing or loosening the Homestead Exemption income test.
    • Supports immediate state action on property tax relief.

Government & transparency

  • Tammy L. MurphyRepublican

    • Proposes adding more local governments to Ohio Checkbook.

  • Karl KeithDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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