One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Stinziano. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Michael Stinziano is the only November candidate: no valid Republican petition was filed, per the board of elections.
County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.
This race. Every voter in Franklin County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Michael Stinziano, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Michael Stinziano has been Franklin County auditor since March 2019, after serving as a state representative and Columbus city councilmember, per his campaign site and the county roster.
Who is running for Franklin County Auditor in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Stinziano. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Franklin County Auditor election in Ohio?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Franklin County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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