Ohio Auditor of State

	Ohio Auditor of State
	; ; ;
	General information
Office Type:	Partisan
Office website:	Official Link
Compensation:	$126,360
2026 FY Budget:	$125,733,176
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; Republican Party; Assumed office: January 11, 2019
	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

The Ohio Auditor of State is an elected executive position in the Ohio 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 is Keith Faber (R). Faber assumed office in 2019.

Authority

The state Constitution establishes the office of the auditor of state in Article 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

The state Constitution outlines the qualification to hold the office of auditor in Article 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 the state 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 to Article III, Section 1 of the state 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, 2030

There are no official candidates yet for this election.

See also: Ohio Auditor election, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Ohio Auditor of State

Annette Blackwell (D) and Frank LaRose (R) are running in the general election for Ohio Auditor of State on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Annette Blackwell (D)
		Frank LaRose (R)

	There are no incumbents in this race.
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State

Annette Blackwell (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Annette Blackwell	100.0	682,912

	There were no incumbents in this race. Vote totals may change until results are certified. Source	Total votes: 682,912
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Republican primary

Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State

Frank LaRose (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Frank LaRose	100.0	720,827

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Libertarian Party primary

Libertarian primary for Ohio Auditor of State

No candidate advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for Ohio Auditor of State on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
	Submit photo	Aidan Jeffery (Write-in)	100.0	404

	There were no incumbents in this race. Vote totals may change until results are certified.	Total votes: 404
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See also: Ohio Auditor election, 2022