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Treasurer of State

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
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.

Taxes & budget

  • Jay EdwardsRepublican

    • Opposes using unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium.
  • Seth WalshDemocratic

    • Pledges no new state investments in Israel or other countries.
    • Supports repealing the law allowing BBB-rated bond investments.
    • Opposes using unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium.

Housing

  • Jay EdwardsRepublican

    • Proposes reduced-rate loan programs for first responders and veterans.
  • Seth WalshDemocratic

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

Economy & jobs

  • Jay EdwardsRepublican

    • Proposes moving state deposits to local banks and credit unions.
  • Seth WalshDemocratic

    • Proposes reinvesting state funds in Ohio community banks.
    • Proposes expanding AgLink financing for family farms.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Jay EdwardsRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Seth WalshDemocratic

    • Supports ratepayer protections before state support for data centers.

Government & transparency

  • Jay EdwardsRepublican

    • Pledges to overhaul the Ohio Checkbook spending website.
  • Seth WalshDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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