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The 2026 Ohio State Treasurer election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state treasurer of Ohio. Incumbent Republican State Treasurer Robert Sprague is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election, and is running for Secretary of State.[1] Primary elections were held on May 5.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jay Edwards, former state representative (2017–2025)[2]
Eliminated in primary
- Kristina Roegner, member of the Ohio Senate from the 27th district (2019–present)[3]
Withdrawn
- Niraj Antani, former member of the Ohio Senate (2021–2024) and the Ohio House of Representatives (2014–2020), and candidate for Ohio's 2nd congressional district in 2024 (previously ran for secretary of state)[4]
- Michael Zuren, Lake County treasurer[5]
Endorsements
Jay Edwards
Executive branch officials
- JD Vance, vice president of the United States (2025–present)[6]
U.S. senators
- Bernie Moreno, Ohio (2025–present)[7]
Kristina Roegner
State legislators
- Matt Huffman, speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 78th district (2025–present)[a][8]
Individuals
- Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of Roivant Sciences and 2026 gubernatorial candidate[9]
Labor unions
Newspapers
Declined to endorse
Political parties
Results
Edwards
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Roegner
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jay Edwards | 412,114 | 53.06 | |
| Republican | Kristina Roegner | 364,556 | 46.94 | |
| Total votes | 776,670 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Seth Walsh, Cincinnati City Councilman (2022–present)[14]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Seth Walsh | 677,424 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 677,424 | 100.00 | ||
Notes
- ↑ Huffman previously represented the 12th district in the Senate from 2017 to 2025, and was Senate President from 2019 to 2025. He also represented the 4th district in the state House from 2007 to 2014
References
- ↑ "Republican Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague enters 2026 GOP primary for Secretary of State". Ohio Capital Journal. February 5, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ↑ Pelzer, Jeremy (April 11, 2025). "Ex-lawmaker Jay Edwards enters crowded GOP primary for Ohio treasurer in 2026". Cleveland.com. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Smyth, Julie (February 13, 2025). "Veteran state lawmaker Kristina Roegner launches 2026 bid for Ohio treasurer". AP News. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Former state senator suspends campaign for treasurer". WHIO-TV. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ↑ Walsh, Molly (January 7, 2026). "Lake County Treasurer Michael Zuren withdraws from Ohio treasurer race". Cleveland. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "JD Vance endorses Son of Appalachia over Ivy League woman in Ohio GOP Primary". MSN News. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Week in review: September 28, 2025". The Ohio Society of CPAs. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ↑ "State treasurer race: Ohio leaders split endorsements". State Affairs.
- ↑ Eldredge, Danny (February 6, 2026). "Vance, Ramaswamy on opposite sides of Ohio treasurer's race". The Blade. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "ABC of Ohio Endorses Senator Kristina Roegner for Ohio Treasurer of State". Central Ohio ABC on Instagram. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Endorsement roundup for the May 5, 2026, primary election". The Plain Dealer. April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Wendler, Jacob. "A low-profile Ohio race becomes a test of Trump allies' clout". Politico. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ "May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election Official Canvass". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ Jordan, Felicia (January 8, 2026). "Cincinnati Council member Seth Walsh announces run for state treasurer". WCPO. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ↑ "May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election Official Canvass". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites