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Treasurer of State

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Treasurer of State collects and invests the state's money, manages its cash, and oversees the sale of state debt.

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Jay Edwards

Republican

Former state representative · Nelsonville

The gist

  • Pledges to overhaul the Ohio Checkbook spending website.
  • Proposes moving state deposits to local banks and credit unions.
  • Proposes reduced-rate loan programs for first responders and veterans.
  • Opposes using unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium.
More about Jay
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  1. Pledges to overhaul the Ohio Checkbook spending website.

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

    News 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”

  2. Proposes moving state deposits to local banks and credit unions.

    Jay Edwards for Ohio Treasurer

    Campaign website · Friends of Jay Edwards · edwardsforohio.com

    “keep those dollars in our local communities”
    Former GOP lawmaker, Cincy councilman compete for Ohio Treasurer: Election 2026

    News 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.”

  3. Proposes reduced-rate loan programs for first responders and veterans.

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

    News 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”

  4. 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

    “Edwards, too, has voiced his opposition to the plan”

Seth Walsh

Democratic

Cincinnati City Council member · Cincinnati

The gist

  • Pledges no new state investments in Israel or other countries.
  • Supports repealing the law allowing BBB-rated bond investments.
  • Proposes reinvesting state funds in Ohio community banks.
  • Opposes using unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium.
  • Supports ratepayer protections before state support for data centers.
  • Supports partnerships for affordable housing and first-time buyers.
  • Proposes expanding AgLink financing for family farms.
More about Seth
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  1. 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.”

  2. 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”

  3. 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.”

  4. 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.”

  5. 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.”

  6. 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”

  7. 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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