Richland County, Ohio

Richland County Auditor

One candidate is tracked for Richland County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Patrick W. Dropsey. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Term 3/8/2027-3/9/2031. Patrick W. Dropsey was the only candidate to file and is unopposed on the November ballot.

What this office does

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 Richland County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Patrick W. Dropsey, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Patrick W. Dropsey

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Dropsey is the sitting Richland County Auditor and received his education from North Central State College, per his official county staff directory listing. His office was honored by the Ohio Auditor of State with an award for excellence in financial reporting on the county's comprehensive annual financial report, per the Richland Source. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Patrick W. Dropsey.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Richland County Auditor in 2026?

When is the Richland 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 Richland County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Richland County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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7 tracked races in Richland County, Ohio. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge, Probate Division Judge of the Fifth District Court of Appeals See all 7 Richland County races

Candidate profiles

Patrick W. Dropsey, full profile Official Ohio election office