Ohio Treasurer
| Ohio Treasurer | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $126,360 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $33,405,905 |
| 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 Treasurer Robert Sprague | |
| 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 Treasurer is an elected executive position in theOhio state government. As the chief financial officer of the state, thetreasurer manages the state's money, and acts as the state's banker.[1]
Current officeholder
The current Ohio Treasurer isRobert Sprague (R). Sprague assumed office in 2019.
Authority
Thestate Constitution establishes the office of the treasurer 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.[1] |
Qualifications
Thestate Constitution outlines the qualification to hold the office of treasurer 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.[1] |
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.[1]
Duties
The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state and serves as the state's banker. The most important duty of the treasury is to safeguard the taxpayer's money in Ohio. The office is responsible, among other things, for:[1]
- managing more than $160 billion in financial assets
- investing the state's money and manage an investment portfolio that exceeds $15 billion
- tracking and maintaining a database of all unclaimed property in Ohio
- providing financial advice to state agencies
- providing financial education and resources
Elections
According toArticle III, Section 1 of thestate Constitution, the treasurer in Ohio is elected every four years, in mid-term election years. For the treasurer in Ohio, 2010, 2014, and 2018 are election years.[1]
Term limits
The treasurer 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.[1]
Election results
See also: Ohio Treasurer 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 Treasurer
Seth Walsh (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 5, 2026.
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 | Seth Walsh | |
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer
Niraj Antani (R),Jay Edwards (R), andKristina Daley Roegner (R) are running in the Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 5, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Zuren (R)
See also: Ohio Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for Ohio Treasurer
IncumbentRobert Sprague (R) defeatedScott Schertzer (D) in the general election for Ohio Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Sprague (R) | 58.6 | 2,390,542 |
 | Scott Schertzer (D) | 41.4 | 1,692,160 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,082,702 | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio Treasurer
Scott Schertzer (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Schertzer | 100.0 | 421,827 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 421,827 | ||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer
IncumbentRobert Sprague (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Sprague | 100.0 | 810,487 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 810,487 | ||
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See also: Ohio Treasurer election, 2018
General election
General election for Ohio Treasurer
Robert Sprague (R) defeatedRob Richardson (D) in the general election for Ohio Treasurer on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Sprague (R) | 53.3 | 2,304,444 |
 | Rob Richardson (D) | 46.7 | 2,022,016 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,326,460 | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Ohio Treasurer
Rob Richardson (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rob Richardson | 100.0 | 500,640 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 500,640 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Neil Patel (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer
Robert Sprague (R) defeatedSandra O'Brien (R) in the Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Sprague | 57.5 | 412,312 |
 | Sandra O'Brien | 42.5 | 304,540 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 716,852 | ||
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Divisions
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State budget
- See also:Ohio state budget and finances
The budget for the Treasury Department in Fiscal Year 2025 was $33,405,905.[3]
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 treasurer received a salary of $121,576, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[6]
2020
In 2020, the treasurer received a salary of $117,582, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[7]
2019
In 2019, the treasurer received a salary of $113,506, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[8]
2018
In 2018, the treasurer received a salary of $109,553, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[9]
2017
In 2017, the treasurer received a salary of $109,553, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[10]
2016
In 2016, the treasurer received a salary of $109,553, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[11]
2015
In 2015, the treasurer received a salary of $109,986, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[12]
2014
In 2014, the treasurer was paid an estimated$109,986, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[13]
2013
In 2013, the treasurer was paid an estimated$109,986, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[14]
2010
In 2010, the treasurer was paid an estimated$109,554, according to theCouncil of State Governments.[15]
Historical officeholders
Since the office was created in 1796, Ohio has had 48 treasurers. Rudolph W. Archer served twice, first from 1915-1917, and again from 1919-1923.[16]
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| # | Name | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Armstrong | 1796 | 1803 |
| 2 | William McFarland | 1803 | 1816 |
| 3 | Hiram M. Curry | 1816 | 1823 |
| 4 | Samuel Sullivan | 1820 | 1823 |
| 5 | Henry Brown | 1823 | 1835 |
| 6 | Joseph Whiteill | 1835 | 1847 |
| 7 | Albert A. Bliss | 1847 | 1852 |
| 8 | John G. Breslin | 1852 | 1856 |
| 9 | William H. Gibson | 1856 | 1857 |
| 10 | A.P. Stone | 1857 | 1862 |
| 11 | G.V. Dorsey | 1862 | 1865 |
| 12 | William Hooper | 1865 | 1866 |
| 13 | S.S. Warner | 1866 | 1872 |
| 14 | Isaac Welsh | 1872 | 1875 |
| 15 | Leroy Welsh | 1875 | 1876 |
| 16 | John M. Millikin | 1876 | 1878 |
| 17 | Anthony Howells | 1878 | 1880 |
| 18 | Joseph Turney | 1880 | 1884 |
| 19 | Peter Brady | 1884 | 1886 |
| 20 | John C. Brown | 1886 | 1892 |
| 21 | William T. Cope | 1892 | 1896 |
| 22 | Samuel B. Campbell | 1896 | 1900 |
| 23 | Isaac B. Cameron | 1900 | 1904 |
| 24 | William S. McKinnon | 1904 | 1908 |
| 25 | Charles C. Green | 1908 | 1909 |
| 26 | David S. Creamer | 1909 | 1913 |
| 27 | John P. Brennen | 1913 | 1915 |
| 28 | Rudolph W. Archer | 1915 | 1917 |
| 29 | Chester E. Bryan | 1917 | 1919 |
| 30 | Rudolph W. Archer | 1919 | 1923 |
| 31 | Harry S. Day | 1923 | 1927 |
| 32 | Bert B. Buckley | 1927 | 1929 |
| 33 | H. Ross Ake | 1929 | 1930 |
| 34 | Edwin A. Todd | 1930 | 1931 |
| 35 | Harry S. Day | 1931 | 1937 |
| 36 | Clarence H. Knisley | 1937 | 1939 |
| 37 | Don H. Ebright | 1939 | 1951 |
| 38 | Roger W. Tracy | 1951 | 1959 |
| 39 | Joseph T. Ferguson | 1959 | 1963 |
| 40 | John D. Herbert | 1963 | 1971 |
| 41 | Gertrude W. Donahey | 1971 | 1983 |
| 42 | Mary Ellen Withrow | 1983 | 1994 |
| 43 | J. Kenneth Blackwell | 1994 | 1999 |
| 44 | Joseph T. Deters | 1999 | 2005 |
| 45 | Jennette B. Bradley | 2005 | 2007 |
| 46 | Richard Cordray | 2007 | 2009 |
| 47 | Kevin Boyce | 2009 | 2011 |
| 48 | Josh Mandel | 2011 | 2019 |
| 49 | Robert Sprague | 2019 | present |
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Contact information
Ohio State Treasurer
30 E. Broad Street, 9th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3461
Phone: (614) 466-2160
Phone (toll-free): (800) 228-1102
See also
External links
The Office of the Ohio State Treasurer
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.11.21.31.41.51.6The Ohio Legislature, "Constitution of the State of Ohio," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑New York Times, "Ohio Election Results 2014," accessed October 13, 2015
- ↑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 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 27, 2021
- ↑The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑Office of the Ohio Treasurer, "History of the State Treasurer," accessed January 27, 2021
