When it comes to the money in Ohio politics, these are the names that you are viewing the most. See the top five entities in each category (Candidates, Donors, PACs, and Payees) that generated the greatest interest in Q3 of 2021. Top Viewed Ohio Candidates 1. Joe Blystone 2. Allison Russo 3. Richard Michael DeWine 4. Jon Cross 5. Shane …
Political Profile
Ohio Government:
Governor: Mike DeWine (R)
Lieutenant Governor: Jon Husted (R)
Attorney General: Dave Yost (R)
Secretary of State: Frank LaRose (R)
State Treasurer: Robert Sprague (R)
State Auditor: Keith Faber (R)
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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
Candidate | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Richard Michael DeWine | $4,134,968.08 |
| Nan Whaley | $1,644,555.12 |
| John Cranley | $1,246,190.41 |
| James Renacci | $1,102,608.10 |
| David Yost | $939,973.76 |
| Frank Larose | $561,639.31 |
| Matthew Huffman | $359,614.10 |
| Jay Edwards | $313,367.60 |
| Keith Faber | $289,108.58 |
| Joe Blystone | $286,086.00 |
Top PACs
PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee (Rscc) | $2,479,796.49 |
| Ohio Republican State Central & Executive Committee State Candidate Fund | $1,028,766.62 |
| Ohio Democratic Party | $603,987.10 |
| Realtors PAC | $484,455.43 |
| The Matriots | $478,675.16 |
| Ohio House Democratic Caucus (Ohdc) | $297,486.11 |
| Ohio Education Assoc Fund for Children and Public Education | $264,168.42 |
| Ohio Republican State Central and Executive Committee State Account | $208,700.00 |
| Beer & Wine PAC | $178,587.90 |
| Oapse Afscme Turnaround Ohio PCE | $163,704.00 |
Top Donors
Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| James B Renacci | $1,080,648.53 |
| Transfer of Membership Dues | $224,704.00 |
| Act Ohio Foundation PCE | $176,951.17 |
| Susan B and James A Haslam III | $119,635.30 |
| HCRP Campaign Account | $100,000.00 |
| Multiple Small Individual Contributions See Uploads | $90,560.92 |
| Contributions Received 25 or Less | $88,142.00 |
| American Federation of Teachers COPE | $80,720.00 |
| Dealers Investment Group PAC | $68,550.00 |
| Brian Colleran | $68,100.00 |
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