Ohio Auditor of State
| Ohio Auditor of State | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $126,360 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $112,210,629 |
| Term limits: | Two consecutive terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Ohio Constitution, Article III, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | 2026 |
| Last election: | 2022 |
| Other Ohio Executive Offices | |
| Governor •Lieutenant Governor •Secretary of State •Attorney General •Treasurer •Auditor •Superintendent of Education •Agriculture Commissioner •Insurance Commissioner •Natural Resources Commissioner •Labor Commissioner •Public Service Commission | |
TheOhio Auditor of State is an elected executive position in theOhio state government. The auditor ensures that the state and its more than 5,600 entities are using resources efficiently and effectively. The office conducts both fiscal and performance audits of all public offices in Ohio as well as cities and counties. The auditor is publicly elected every four years and may serve a total of two terms.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Ohio Auditor of State isKeith Faber (R). Faber assumed office in 2019.
Authority
Thestate Constitution establishes the office of the auditor of state inArticle III, Section 1:
The executive department shall consist of a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and an attorney general, who shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, by the electors of the state, and at the places of voting for members of the General Assembly.[2] |
Qualifications
Thestate Constitution outlines the qualification to hold the office of auditor inArticle VX, Section 4:
- resident of Ohio
- a qualified elector
- at least 18 years old
No person shall be elected or appointed to any office in this state unless possessed of the qualifications of an elector.[2] |
Vacancies
Article III, Section 18 of thestate Constitution addresses vacancies in state offices. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints a successor to serve until the next general election in an even-numbered year that occurs more than forty days after the seat becomes vacant.[2]
Duties
The auditor of state serves as a watchdog, ensuring the state and its more than 5,600 entities are using resources efficiently and effectively. The office conducts both fiscal and performance audits of:[1]
- all public offices in Ohio
- cities
- counties
- village
- townships
- schools
- state universities
- public libraries
- state agencies, boards, and commissions
Elections
According toArticle III, Section 1 of thestate Constitution, the auditor in Ohio is elected every four years in mid-term election years, such as 2018, 2022, and 2026.[2]
Term limits
The auditor is limited to two successive terms of four years. An individual may seek another term in office after a period of four or more years has elapsed.[2]
Election results
See also: Ohio Auditor election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State
Annette Blackwell (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 5, 2026.
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| Annette Blackwell | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State
Frank LaRose (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 5, 2026.
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 | Frank LaRose | |
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See also: Ohio Auditor election, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio Auditor of State
IncumbentKeith Faber (R) defeatedTaylor Sappington (D) in the general election for Ohio Auditor of State on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Keith Faber (R) | 58.7 | 2,397,207 |
 | Taylor Sappington (D) | 41.3 | 1,683,216 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,080,423 | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State
Taylor Sappington (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Taylor Sappington | 100.0 | 426,699 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 426,699 | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State
IncumbentKeith Faber (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Faber | 100.0 | 809,636 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 809,636 | ||
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See also: Ohio Auditor election, 2018
General election
General election for Ohio Auditor of State
Keith Faber (R) defeatedZack Space (D) andRobert Coogan (L) in the general election for Ohio Auditor of State on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Faber (R) | 49.7 | 2,152,769 |
 | Zack Space (D) | 46.3 | 2,006,204 | |
| Robert Coogan (L) | 4.1 | 175,790 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,334,763 (100% precincts reporting) | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State
Zack Space (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zack Space | 100.0 | 508,131 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 508,131 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kelli Prather (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State
Keith Faber (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Keith Faber | 100.0 | 611,729 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 611,729 | ||
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Divisions
- Updated January 26, 2021
- Administration
- Financial Audit
- Investigations
- Legal
- Performance Audit
- Policy
- Public Affairs[1]
State budget
- See also:Ohio state budget and finances
The budget for the Auditor of State in Fiscal Year 2025 was $112,210,629.[3]
Historical officeholders
Note:Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Ohio Auditor of State has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, pleaseemail us.
Compensation
2023
In 2023, the officer's salary was $126,360, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[4]
2022
In 2022, the officer's salary was $124,176, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[5]
2021
In 2021, the auditor received a salary of $121,576, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[6]
2020
In 2020, the auditor received a salary of $117,582, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[7]
2019
In 2019, the auditor received a salary of $113,506, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, the auditor received a salary of $109,553, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, the auditor received a salary of $109,553, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, the auditor received a salary of $109,553, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, the auditor received a salary $109,985, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, the auditor of state was paid an estimated$109,985, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, the auditor of state was paid an estimated$109,985, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[14]
2010
In 2010, the auditor of state was paid an estimated$109,554, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[15]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
One Government Center
Room 1420
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-245-2811
Phone (toll-free): 800-443-9276
Fax: 419-245-2484
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.11.2Ohio State Auditor, "About the Office," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑2.02.12.22.32.4The Ohio Legislature, "Constitution of the State of Ohio," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑The Ohio Legislature, "Amended Substitute House Bill 33," accessed December 6, 2023
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 26, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 26, 2021
- ↑The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 26, 2021
