In Ohio, voters have big decisions to make every four years when they elect their state’s new leaders. But how well do you know your elected officials? Could you name the major ones? Today, we’re helping you better know your prominent state’s leaders, including an overview of who has donated to their campaigns. Governor Mike …
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 | $5,360,018.27 |
| Larry Householder | $2,833,341.57 |
| Matthew Dolan | $2,010,828.37 |
| David Yost | $1,962,641.06 |
| Sharon Kennedy | $1,932,110.52 |
| Matthew Huffman | $1,650,973.02 |
| Judith French | $1,600,508.81 |
| Frank Larose | $1,275,643.85 |
| Jennifer Brunner | $1,086,886.00 |
| Jerry Cirino | $958,954.39 |
Top PACs
| PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Ohio Republican State Central & Executive Committee State Candidate Fund | $11,290,028.12 |
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee (Rscc) | $6,995,116.21 |
| Ohio Democratic Party | $6,660,169.11 |
| Ohio Democratic Party State Candidate Fund | $5,706,840.46 |
| Ohio Republican State Central and Executive Committee State Account | $5,276,796.18 |
| Ohio House Democratic Caucus (Ohdc) | $3,311,225.51 |
| House Republican Campaign Committee (Hrcc) | $2,811,630.45 |
| Ohioans for Raising the Wage | $2,149,000.15 |
| Ohio Education Association Educators PCE | $1,809,000.00 |
| Realtors PAC | $1,734,512.50 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Ohio Education Association | $2,591,086.06 |
| North Fund | $2,000,000.00 |
| Transfer of Membership Dues | $1,757,653.00 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | $1,000,000.00 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees PEOPLE | $694,623.07 |
| Karen A Buchwald Wright | $664,542.00 |
| Frances G Pepper | $653,313.89 |
| Thomas Rastin | $651,000.00 |
| Multiple Small Individual Contributions See Uploads | $524,251.58 |
| HCRP Campaign Account | $404,000.00 |
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