The 2026 Ohio State Auditor election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state auditor of Ohio. Incumbent Republican Keith Faber is term-limited and ineligible to run for re-election. He is running for attorney general of Ohio. Primary elections were held on May 5.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Frank LaRose, secretary of state (2019–present)

Results

Democratic primary Candidates

Nominee Annette Blackwell, mayor of Maple Heights (2016–present)

Results

Libertarian primary Jeffery did not advance to the general election, after failing to receive the minimum 500 votes in the primary.

Candidates

Eliminated in primary Aidan Jeffery (write-in)

Results

General election Results

References

External links Official campaign websites Annette Blackwell (D) for State Auditor Frank LaRose (R) for State Auditor