Election 2018

Treasurer of State of Ohio

November 6, 2018 · general election · 2 candidates with a page

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.

Rob Richardson

Democratic · Former University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, 2007–2016

  • Worked as a marketing construction representative and as counsel to the law firm Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings.
  • B.S. in electrical engineering, University of Cincinnati; J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law.

9 of 11 sections researched · 9 sources

Robert Sprague

Robert Sprague

Republican · Treasurer of State of Ohio, since 2019

  • Worked as a project lead at Ernst & Young serving Fortune 500 companies before entering elected office.
  • Served as auditor and treasurer of the city of Findlay before his appointment to the Ohio House in 2011.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Duke University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

10 of 11 sections researched · 58 sources

Rob Richardson

Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 4 entriesOn the ballot: 0 entriesWhere they stand: 2 entriesWhat they have said, checked: Not yet researchedRecord in office: 2 entriesMoney: 3 entriesFinancial interests: 1 entryPolling and approval: 1 entryElections: 1 entryEndorsements: Not yet researchedSources: 9 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 9 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Rob Richardson, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-09-25 · Download this chart
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Robert Sprague

Coverage, by section10 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 11 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 9 entriesWhat they have said, checked: None found in the records checkedRecord in office: 14 entriesMoney: 11 entriesFinancial interests: 3 entriesPolling and approval: 1 entryElections: 3 entriesEndorsements: 14 entriesSources: 38 entries10 of 11 sections researched · 58 sources
Coverage, by section10 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Robert Sprague, 10 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-30 · Download this chart
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The race in pictures

Polls, Treasurer of State of Ohio, as published1 field date from October 27, 2018 to October 27, 2018; the latest has Richardson at 38.8, Sprague at 36.0%25%50%75%100%Nov 2018Election dayRob Richardson 38.8% - Baldwin Wallace University, 2018-10-27 - 1,051 respondentsRobert Sprague 36% - Baldwin Wallace University, 2018-10-27 - 1,051 respondentsField date
Polls, Treasurer of State of Ohio, as published1 field date from October 27, 2018 to October 27, 2018; the latest has Richardson at 38.8, Sprague at 36.Source: Cracked Buckeye poll log for Treasurer of State of Ohio, 1 poll, as published by Baldwin Wallace University · as of 2018-10-27 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Polls, Treasurer of State of Ohio, as published
Field dateCandidateSharePoll
Oct 27, 2018Rob Richardson38.8Baldwin Wallace University, 1,051 respondents
Oct 27, 2018Robert Sprague36Baldwin Wallace University, 1,051 respondents
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Richardson $2.6M, Sprague $2.0M; as of December 31, 2018.RaisedRichardson (D)Rob Richardson: raised $2.6M as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2018-12-31$2.6MSprague (R)Robert Sprague: raised $2.0M as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2018-12-31$2.0MSpentRichardson (D)Rob Richardson: spent $2.6M as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2018-12-31$2.6MSprague (R)Robert Sprague: spent $1.9M as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State, as of 2018-12-31$1.9MCash on handRichardson (D)Rob Richardson: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researchedSprague (R)Robert Sprague: cash on hand not yet researchedNot yet researched
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Richardson $2.6M, Sprague $2.0M; as of December 31, 2018.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings · as of 2018-12-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedRichardson (D)2,632,130
RaisedSprague (R)1,991,088
SpentRichardson (D)2,564,442
SpentSprague (R)1,900,084
Cash on handRichardson (D)Not yet researched
Cash on handSprague (R)Not yet researched

A note on our coverage

Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.

Endorsements given: Robert Sprague has 1 entry and Rob Richardson has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Endorsements received: Robert Sprague has 13 entries and Rob Richardson has 0 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Where they stand: Robert Sprague has 9 entries and Rob Richardson has 2 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Robert Sprague's record in office has 14 entries and Rob Richardson's has 2. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Sources: Robert Sprague has 38 entries and Rob Richardson has 9 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Jump to a candidate

Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Ballot drop boxes

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Opposes Ohio’s current ballot drop-box system and pledges to ditch the drop boxes if elected.

April 30, 2026 · Campaign television advertisement, reported by WVXU

Sources: spragueforohio.com · wvxu.org

Election security

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

the most secure elections in Ohio history

2026 · Campaign site

Sources: spragueforohio.com · spragueforohio.com

Issue 3 of 2026

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Said he believes Issue 3, the 2026 Ohio constitutional amendment on a voter-identification requirement, will pass overwhelmingly.

August 3, 2026 · Reported by The Daily Signal

Source: dailysignal.com

Opioid crisis

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Proposed using social-impact-bond, pay-for-success financing to help fund opioid-addiction treatment, arguing it could reduce state Medicaid costs over time.

2018 · 2018 campaign, per the research archive

Source: statenews.org

Paper ballots

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Calls for more consistent statewide use of printed paper ballots with a secure paper trail, and for voting machines that provide one.

2026 · Campaign site

Sources: spragueforohio.com · spragueforohio.com

Pharmaceutical accountability

Rob Richardson

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Framed the treasurer's office around civil rights and holding the powerful accountable, including scrutinizing drug companies seen as profiting from Ohio's opioid crisis.

September 10, 2018 · 2018 campaign, per WOSU

Source: wosu.org

Robert Sprague

None found in the records checked

State credit enhancement for local government borrowing (OMAP)

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Local governments around Ohio are looking for ways to be responsible with public dollars. OMAP has consistently been a tool for local governments to save on borrowing costs while funding community improvements

September 30, 2026 · Ohio Treasurer press release on Ohio Market Access Program savings for the City of Centerville

Source: Treasurer Sprague Announces 2026 OMAP Savings for the City of Centerville

State investments

Rob Richardson

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Proposed divesting Ohio state investment funds from for-profit private prison companies and called for a full financial and cost analysis of Ohio's prison system.

2018 · 2018 campaign, per the research archive

Source: daytondailynews.com

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Said he would not base the investment decisions he can make on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, framing this as fiduciary duty for the state's $28 billion portfolio rather than politics; he noted state law does not let the treasurer make investment decisions for the pension systems.

October 2022 · Interview with the Ohio Statehouse News Bureau

Source: Pensions and abortion become campaign issues in Ohio treasurer race

Voter identification

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Supports requiring photo identification for voting in person and for voting by mail or absentee ballot.

2026 · Campaign site

Sources: spragueforohio.com · spragueforohio.com

Voter registration and citizenship

Rob Richardson

None found in the records checked

Robert Sprague

Paraphrase of a linked source, not their words:

Wants a front-end citizenship check on voter registration, citing Ohio’s 2022 passage of State Issue 2 with about 77 percent support, which limited voting to United States citizens, and says his opponent’s 2020 support for automatic voter registration would risk registering noncitizens if it were carried out administratively.

2026 · Campaign site

Sources: spragueforohio.com · dailysignal.com

What they have said, checked

Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.

Rob Richardson

Not yet researched

Robert Sprague

None found in the records checked

Record in office

Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis16 record entries from 2013 to 2026; 14 of them actions; 3 offices held on the record.20102020Richardson (D)University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, 2007 to 20162015-07 (action): As University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees chairman, led the board's public response to the July 2015 fatal shooting of Samuel DuBose by 2018-10-30 (action): The Ohio Republican Party filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission alleging his campaign's fundraising from LiUNA-affiliated uniSprague (R)Ohio House of Representatives, 83rd district, 2011-02-01 to 2018Treasurer of State of Ohio, 2019-01-14 to present2013 (action): As a sitting member of the Ohio House (83rd District, 2011-2018), chaired a House committee that examined Ohio's opioid crisis and sponsored2016 (bill): Chaired the House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services during the 131st General Assembly, shaping the state's health and human 2019-03-26 (action): Announced and launched ResultsOHIO, a pay-for-success program within the Treasurer's office aimed at social and public-health challenges usi2019-10 (action): Suspended OhioCrypto.com, the program launched by his predecessor Josh Mandel that let businesses pay taxes in bitcoin, pending a ruling fro2020-10-26 (action): Was named a defendant in his official capacity as Treasurer, alongside FirstEnergy and the then chair of the Public Utilities Commission of 2021-11-01 (action): As Treasurer of State, launched the Family Forward program, which offers reduced-interest loans of up to $50,000 to help prospective parents2022 (action): As Treasurer of State, grew participation in Ohio’s STABLE account program, which offers savings accounts for Ohioans with disabilities, fro2022 (action): Oversaw an expanded and modernized version of the Ag-LINK loan program for Ohio farmers; 2022 set new participation records for the program.2022-03 (action): Joined a multistate letter opposing proposed Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules on environmental, social and governance disclosure 2022-03-08 (action): Joined other state treasurers in a multistate comment letter opposing a Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board proposal for ESG-related discl2022-08 (action): A Sprague-appointed member of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) investment board voted to approve roughly $10 million in bonuses t2023-05 (action): Was among 21 state financial officers who joined in a letter and questionnaire to large asset managers and proxy advisers about their enviro2025-09 (action): A Columbus Free Press opinion column reports that Ohio’s holdings of Israel Bonds rose under him from about $167.5 million before October 202026-04-30 (statement): Ran a 2026 campaign television advertisement about Ohio’s ballot drop boxes, showing a cartoon character named Lefty the Cheat emerging from
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis16 record entries from 2013 to 2026; 14 of them actions; 3 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Richardson (D) and Sprague (R), 16 dated entries · as of 2026-04-30 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Richardson (D)2007officeUniversity of Cincinnati Board of Trustees
Richardson (D)2015-07action2015-07 (action): As University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees chairman, led the board's public response to the July 2015 fatal shooting of Samuel DuBose by
Richardson (D)2018-10-30action2018-10-30 (action): The Ohio Republican Party filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission alleging his campaign's fundraising from LiUNA-affiliated uni
Sprague (R)2011-02-01officeOhio House of Representatives, 83rd district
Sprague (R)2019-01-14officeTreasurer of State of Ohio
Sprague (R)2013action2013 (action): As a sitting member of the Ohio House (83rd District, 2011-2018), chaired a House committee that examined Ohio's opioid crisis and sponsored
Sprague (R)2016bill2016 (bill): Chaired the House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services during the 131st General Assembly, shaping the state's health and human
Sprague (R)2019-03-26action2019-03-26 (action): Announced and launched ResultsOHIO, a pay-for-success program within the Treasurer's office aimed at social and public-health challenges usi
Sprague (R)2019-10action2019-10 (action): Suspended OhioCrypto.com, the program launched by his predecessor Josh Mandel that let businesses pay taxes in bitcoin, pending a ruling fro
Sprague (R)2020-10-26action2020-10-26 (action): Was named a defendant in his official capacity as Treasurer, alongside FirstEnergy and the then chair of the Public Utilities Commission of
Sprague (R)2021-11-01action2021-11-01 (action): As Treasurer of State, launched the Family Forward program, which offers reduced-interest loans of up to $50,000 to help prospective parents
Sprague (R)2022action2022 (action): As Treasurer of State, grew participation in Ohio’s STABLE account program, which offers savings accounts for Ohioans with disabilities, fro
Sprague (R)2022action2022 (action): Oversaw an expanded and modernized version of the Ag-LINK loan program for Ohio farmers; 2022 set new participation records for the program.
Sprague (R)2022-03action2022-03 (action): Joined a multistate letter opposing proposed Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules on environmental, social and governance disclosure
Sprague (R)2022-03-08action2022-03-08 (action): Joined other state treasurers in a multistate comment letter opposing a Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board proposal for ESG-related discl
Sprague (R)2022-08action2022-08 (action): A Sprague-appointed member of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) investment board voted to approve roughly $10 million in bonuses t
Sprague (R)2023-05action2023-05 (action): Was among 21 state financial officers who joined in a letter and questionnaire to large asset managers and proxy advisers about their enviro
Sprague (R)2025-09action2025-09 (action): A Columbus Free Press opinion column reports that Ohio’s holdings of Israel Bonds rose under him from about $167.5 million before October 20
Sprague (R)2026-04-30statement2026-04-30 (statement): Ran a 2026 campaign television advertisement about Ohio’s ballot drop boxes, showing a cartoon character named Lefty the Cheat emerging from

Rob Richardson

  1. October 30, 2018 · action

    The Ohio Republican Party filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission alleging his campaign's fundraising from LiUNA-affiliated union locals across 14 states and D.C. amounted to a scheme to exceed Ohio's then-$12,707 per-election contribution cap; his campaign manager said the fundraising was fully compliant with the law. No source found in the research archive confirms a final Ohio Elections Commission ruling on the complaint.

    Source: wfin.com

  2. July 2015 · action

    As University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees chairman, led the board's public response to the July 2015 fatal shooting of Samuel DuBose by a UC police officer: the university fired the campus police chief, formed a community advisory board, and adopted reforms including hiring an independent monitor of campus police for at least three years.

    Source: wvxu.org

Robert Sprague

  1. April 30, 2026 · statement

    Ran a 2026 campaign television advertisement about Ohio’s ballot drop boxes, showing a cartoon character named Lefty the Cheat emerging from one, and campaigned on new checks against noncitizen voter registration.

    Howard Wilkinson, WVXU: takes so many liberties with the truth · the source

    Howard Wilkinson, WVXU: pure fantasy · the source

    An opinion column in the Ohio Capital Journal: spreads false election hysteria · the source

    Sources: wvxu.org · ohiocapitaljournal.com

  2. September 2025 · action

    A Columbus Free Press opinion column reports that Ohio’s holdings of Israel Bonds rose under him from about $167.5 million before October 2023 to more than $277 million by September 2025, while he served as general chair of the Israel Bonds Government, Industry and Financial Services Leadership Group.

    Jawhara Qutiefan, in the headline of an opinion column in the Columbus Free Press: Ohio’s Treasurer Is Playing Politics With Our Money: Robert Sprague, Chair, Cheerleader, and Salesman for Israel Bonds · the source

    Source: freepress.org

  3. May 2023 · action

    Was among 21 state financial officers who joined in a letter and questionnaire to large asset managers and proxy advisers about their environmental, social and governance practices.

    Source: en.wikipedia.org

  4. August 2022 · action

    A Sprague-appointed member of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) investment board voted to approve roughly $10 million in bonuses to about 90 investment staff in the same year the pension fund reported roughly $3 billion in investment losses.

    Cleveland.com's editorial board, in an editorial that ultimately endorsed Sprague: flagged the bonuses even while ultimately endorsing him · the source

    Source: Robert Sprague for Ohio treasurer: endorsement editorial

  5. March 8, 2022 · action

    Joined other state treasurers in a multistate comment letter opposing a Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board proposal for ESG-related disclosure requirements on municipal bond issuers.

    Source: Robert Sprague

  6. March 2022 · action

    Joined a multistate letter opposing proposed Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules on environmental, social and governance disclosure by municipal bond issuers.

    Source: en.wikipedia.org

  7. 2022 · action

    Oversaw an expanded and modernized version of the Ag-LINK loan program for Ohio farmers; 2022 set new participation records for the program.

    Source: tos.ohio.gov

  8. 2022 · action

    As Treasurer of State, grew participation in Ohio’s STABLE account program, which offers savings accounts for Ohioans with disabilities, from fewer than 10,000 accounts to more than 31,000 by the end of his first term.

    Sources: tos.ohio.gov · tos.ohio.gov

  9. November 1, 2021 · action

    As Treasurer of State, launched the Family Forward program, which offers reduced-interest loans of up to $50,000 to help prospective parents cover adoption costs.

    Sources: tos.ohio.gov · tos.ohio.gov

  10. October 26, 2020 · action

    Was named a defendant in his official capacity as Treasurer, alongside FirstEnergy and the then chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Sam Randazzo, in an October 26, 2020 lawsuit by the cities of Columbus and Cincinnati seeking to have House Bill 6 declared unconstitutional and repealed. The Treasurer’s office administers certain funds and charges the law created; the suit did not allege personal involvement.

    Sources: city-attorney.columbus.gov · nbc4i.com

  11. October 2019 · action

    Suspended OhioCrypto.com, the program launched by his predecessor Josh Mandel that let businesses pay taxes in bitcoin, pending a ruling from the Attorney General, citing concern that state law required a competitive bidding process. On November 5, 2019, Attorney General Dave Yost issued an opinion finding that the arrangement with the payment processor BitPay required a competitive selection process and Board of Deposit approval.

    Sources: wosu.org · wosu.org

  12. March 26, 2019 · action

    Announced and launched ResultsOHIO, a pay-for-success program within the Treasurer's office aimed at social and public-health challenges using outcomes-based private financing.

    Sources: Treasurer Robert Sprague Announces ResultsOHIO Initiative · Treasurer Robert Sprague

  13. 2016 · bill

    Chaired the House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services during the 131st General Assembly, shaping the state's health and human services budget.

    Source: en.wikipedia.org

  14. 2013 · action

    As a sitting member of the Ohio House (83rd District, 2011-2018), chaired a House committee that examined Ohio's opioid crisis and sponsored legislation expanding naloxone access and specialized drug-court programs.

    Source: en.wikipedia.org

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link. An amount reported, committed or refunded rather than filed, or lent by the candidate, says so beside it and comes after every filed one.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.None found in the records checked
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedNo filing in this race breaks itemized contributions down by state.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
Status
None found in the records checked

Rob Richardson

Where the money went, as filedRob Richardson raised $2.6M, spent $2.6M as of December 31, 2018; $68K of what was raised is not accounted for in the filed totals; no cash on hand is filed.Raised to Spent: $2.6MRaised to Not in the filed totals (derived): $68KRob Richardson: Raised, $2.6M as filed, as of 2018-12-31Raised$2.6MRob Richardson: Spent, $2.6M as filed, as of 2018-12-31Spent$2.6MRob Richardson: Not in the filed totals (derived), $68K as filed, as of 2018-12-31Not in the filed totals (derived)$68KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedRob Richardson raised $2.6M, spent $2.6M as of December 31, 2018; $68K of what was raised is not accounted for in the filed totals; no cash on hand is filed.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, through 2018-12-31 · as of 2018-12-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent2,564,44297.4%
RaisedNot in the filed totals (derived)67,6882.6%Derived: raised exceeds spent plus cash on hand in this filing; the difference is not itemized in the totals filed.

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of December 31, 2018: raised $2,632,130, spent $2,564,442.

Source: transparencyusa.org

Top donors, filed amounts first

  • Ohio Democratic Party · $295,000 · party committee · In state

    Party committee

    Source: transparencyusa.org

  • Laborers' International Union of North America and affiliated locals · $674,000 reported, not filed · PAC · Out of state

    Organized labor

    Source: daytondailynews.com

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

Not yet researched

Robert Sprague

Where the money went, as filedRobert Sprague raised $2.0M, spent $1.9M as of December 31, 2018; $91K of what was raised is not accounted for in the filed totals; no cash on hand is filed.Raised to Spent: $1.9MRaised to Not in the filed totals (derived): $91KRobert Sprague: Raised, $2.0M as filed, as of 2018-12-31Raised$2.0MRobert Sprague: Spent, $1.9M as filed, as of 2018-12-31Spent$1.9MRobert Sprague: Not in the filed totals (derived), $91K as filed, as of 2018-12-31Not in the filed totals (derived)$91KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedRobert Sprague raised $2.0M, spent $1.9M as of December 31, 2018; $91K of what was raised is not accounted for in the filed totals; no cash on hand is filed.Source: Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance filings, through 2018-12-31 · as of 2018-12-31 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent1,900,08495.4%
RaisedNot in the filed totals (derived)91,0044.6%Derived: raised exceeds spent plus cash on hand in this filing; the difference is not itemized in the totals filed.

Totals as filed

OhioSOS, as of December 31, 2018: raised $1,991,088, spent $1,900,084.

Source: transparencyusa.org

Top donors, filed amounts first

  • Ohio Republican Party PAC · $152,187 · party committee · In state

    Party committee

    Source: transparencyusa.org

  • Huntington Bancshares Inc. PAC · $25,200 · PAC · In state

    Banking

    Source: transparencyusa.org

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

Not yet researched

The result

Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 2 candidates; none on file for Richardson.RichardsonRob Richardson: no prior race on fileno prior race on fileSprague2022 TreasurerRobert Sprague, Ohio Treasurer of State: won, 58.5%58.5%
Past election results, share of the vote1 prior race on file across 2 candidates; none on file for Richardson.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2022 · as of 2022 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Richardsonno prior race on file
Sprague2022 Treasurer58.5

Robert Sprague · certified 2018-12

CandidateVotesShare
Robert Sprague2,308,42553.3%
Rob Richardson2,024,19446.7%

Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Quick answers

When was the 2018 Treasurer of State of Ohio election?

The election for Treasurer of State of Ohio was held on November 6, 2018.

Who ran for Treasurer of State of Ohio in 2018?

On the ballot for Treasurer of State of Ohio, in surname order: Rob Richardson (Democratic), Robert Sprague (Republican).

Who won the 2018 Treasurer of State of Ohio election?

Robert Sprague won the election for Treasurer of State of Ohio. Results as certified: Rob Richardson 46.7%, Robert Sprague 53.3%.

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