Person
Annette Blackwell
- Work
- Senior commercial property tax analyst, Deloitte and Ryan Global Tax Services, for 16 years before becoming mayor.
Sources: ursuline.edu · clevelandmagazine.com
- Work
- Worked in installment lending at KeyBank and as an administrative coordinator at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Source: ursuline.edu
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in public relations and corporate communications, Ursuline College.
Source: ursuline.edu
- Civic
- Alumna of the Cleveland Leadership Center's Civic Leadership Institute.
Source: ursuline.edu
- Home
- Maple Heights, Ohio, a resident since 1997.
Source: clevelandmagazine.com
Ballotpedia · Official site · Ohio campaign finance
- $232KRaised, as filed · September 3, 2026
- $199KCash on hand · September 3, 2026
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 4Positions in their words · 4 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- 1Offices held · Mayor and Director of Safety of Maple Heights, Ohio, since 2016
8 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Financial interests, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 9 entries
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 4 entries
- What they have said, checked None found in the records checked No fact-checker has published a rating of a statement of hers in the records checked. Checked: The research archive fact-check pass of 2026-09-18, which searched PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, AP Fact Check and The Washington Post Fact Checker; A direct check of her PolitiFact personality page on 2026-09-19, which returned no page
- Record in office 4 entries
- Money 19 entries
- Financial interests None found in the records checked No filing or report that names a holding, an income or a conflict reported by a named party was found. Her campaign-finance record is published in the money section. Checked: The Ohio Ethics Commission financial disclosure system, which does not publish filed statements online and answers only a public-records request; The research archive money and conflicts pass of 2026-09-18
- Polling and approval None found in the records checked No public poll of the 2026 Auditor of State race was found for either candidate. Checked: The research archive polling pass of 2026-09-18, which searched Ballotpedia, the Ohio Capital Journal and general web search for a poll of this race
- Elections 1 entry Only her 2026 candidacy is published. Her Maple Heights mayoral elections and her suspended 2021 campaign for Cuyahoga County Executive wait on records for those races.
- Endorsements 12 entries
- Sources 24 entries
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
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The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide | All of Ohio | Auditor of State of Ohio |
On the ballot
- Auditor of State of Ohio · November 3, 2026 · Democratic
Sources: ballotpedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · wkyc.com
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Date | Deadline | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Military and overseas absentee voting begins | The start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters. | |
| October 5, 2026 | Voter registration deadline | 9 p.m. | Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations. |
| October 6, 2026 | Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting begin | Early in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 6 through October 9; hours change on later dates through Election Day. | |
| October 22, 2026 | Pre-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through October 14, 2026. |
| October 27, 2026 | Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications | 8:30 p.m. | Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time. |
| November 1, 2026 | Last day of early in-person voting | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ends on Sunday, November 1; the hours that day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the table above. By October 29, nearly 1.3 million Ohioans had already voted early in person or returned absentee ballots (Journal-News; Signal Ohio's counts from the Secretary of State's daily absentee file add to 1,289,090). The 2022 midterm saw 1.47 million early votes, then a record. |
| November 2, 2026 | No early in-person voting at boards of elections | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ended Sunday, November 1; there is no voting at boards of elections on Monday, November 2. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places on Tuesday, November 3. | |
| November 3, 2026 | Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received | 7:30 p.m. | Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency | 3 p.m. | A voter, or a voter's minor child, who is hospitalized because of an accident or medical emergency may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Polls open | 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Election Day voting hours statewide. |
| November 7, 2026 | Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be received | The extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots. | |
| November 8, 2026 | Boards of elections may begin the official canvass | County boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election). | |
| November 18, 2026 | Deadline for boards to begin the official canvass | County boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election). | |
| November 24, 2026 | Deadline for boards to complete the official canvass | County boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election). | |
| December 11, 2026 | Post-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through December 4, 2026. |
Where they stand
Audits of schools that receive voucher funds
We need mandatory regular audits of any schools receiving EdChoice and other voucher program dollars.
Source: Election 2026: Voter Guide for Akron and Summit County
Government accountability
For too long our state government has been plagued with corruption that’s worked out well for special interests while leaving the rest of our state struggling with rising costs and communities like mine deprived of critical resources.
Source: blackwellforohio.com
How the auditor’s office treats local governments
The auditor doesn’t have to be the bad news, maybe the auditor can be good news
Source: ohiocapitaljournal.com
Tax dollars and local communities
As Auditor I plan to tackle this corruption and safeguard our tax dollars by holding bad actors accountable, but I also want to partner with communities across the state so they can provide a safe and affordable place to live for working families in every corner of Ohio.
Source: blackwellforohio.com
What they have said, checked
None found in the records checked
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell (D) | 2016-01 | office | Mayor and Director of Safety of Maple Heights, Ohio |
| Blackwell (D) | 2020 | action | 2020 (action): Under her administration the city sued in 2020, seeking to make Netflix and Hulu pay municipal franchise fees of up to 5 percent of Ohio-der |
| Blackwell (D) | 2020-11-18 | action | 2020-11-18 (action): Maple Heights had been placed in state fiscal emergency on February 13, 2015, the year before she took office in January 2016, and the city |
| Blackwell (D) | 2021 | action | 2021 (action): Under her administration Maple Heights received the Ohio Auditor of State’s Clean Audit Award each year from 2021 through 2023, and campaign |
| Blackwell (D) | 2024-02-13 | statement | 2024-02-13 (statement): Said in February 2024 that she had been approached by Councilwoman Edwina Agee in a way that was aggressive and unwelcome after a February 7 |
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statement February 13, 2024
Said in February 2024 that she had been approached by Councilwoman Edwina Agee in a way that was aggressive and unwelcome after a February 7, 2024 council meeting, and the matter was referred to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office for an independent investigation. No criminal charges were filed in the coverage the research archive found, and that coverage shows no public resolution of the investigation.
Council members Edwina Agee, Tina Stafford-Marbury and Tanglyn Madden, in a joint statement reported by Cleveland 19 News:
TOTALLY FALSE
· the sourceSource: cleveland19.com
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action 2021
Under her administration Maple Heights received the Ohio Auditor of State’s Clean Audit Award each year from 2021 through 2023, and campaign and local coverage report further clean-audit recognition as recently as February 2026.
Sources: ohiodcca.org · ohiocapitaljournal.com
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action November 18, 2020
Maple Heights had been placed in state fiscal emergency on February 13, 2015, the year before she took office in January 2016, and the city faced a $2.79 million debt when she became mayor. As is typical, the city had to write a five-year plan to exit the emergency. The Auditor of State released the city from fiscal emergency on November 18, 2020, after more than five years.
Sources: ohiocapitaljournal.com · ohioauditor.gov · ohioauditor.gov · clevelandmagazine.com
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action 2020
Under her administration the city sued in 2020, seeking to make Netflix and Hulu pay municipal franchise fees of up to 5 percent of Ohio-derived gross revenue as video service providers. The Ohio Supreme Court held in 2022 that streaming services are not video service providers under Ohio law and owe no local franchise fees.
Sources: clevescene.com · courtnewsohio.gov
Money
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 33,798.06 | 14.5% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 226.9 | 0.1% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 198,032.72 | 84.9% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 1,329.67 | 0.6% |
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
| Race | Filer | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor of State of Ohio | OhioSOS Annette Blackwell for Ohio | $231,831 | $34,025 | $199,362 | September 3, 2026 |
| Auditor of State of Ohio | OhioSOS | $33,003 | $199,362 | August 31, 2026 | |
| Auditor of State of Ohio | OhioSOS | $25,069 | $166,059 | July 31, 2026 | |
| Auditor of State of Ohio | OhioSOS Annette Blackwell for Ohio | $182,011 | June 30, 2026 | ||
| Auditor of State of Ohio | OhioSOS | $67,400 | $106,000 | June 5, 2026 |
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated September 3, 2026.
Sources: data.ohiosos.gov · www6.ohiosos.gov · ohiosos.gov
Source: ohiocpa.com
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
Source: transparencyusa.org
Sources: ohiocapitaljournal.com · newsfromthestates.com
Top donors, as filed
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Ohio Democratic Party · $58,250 · party committee · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Party committee
Sources: www6.ohiosos.gov · transparencyusa.org
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OCSEA/AFSCME Local 11 Political Action Fund · $32,000 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
State employees union
Sources: www6.ohiosos.gov · transparencyusa.org
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Lee E. Shackelford · $31,500 · campaign committee · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Yoga instructor, Yoga on High and Bexley Recreation
Sources: www6.ohiosos.gov · transparencyusa.org
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AFSCME Ohio Council 8, AFL-CIO PAC · $15,000 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Public employees union
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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OAPSE Making a Difference PCE · $10,000 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
School employees union
Sources: www6.ohiosos.gov · transparencyusa.org
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Ohio Federation of Teachers PCE · $6,000 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Teachers union
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Mario M. Morino · $5,000 · campaign committee · Auditor of State of Ohio
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Ohio AFL-CIO Voter Education Fund PCE · $5,000 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Labor federation
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Stanley Ross · $5,000 · campaign committee · Auditor of State of Ohio
Nationwide Insurance, as listed
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus · $2,500 · party committee · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
County party organization
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister Better Government Fund · $2,500 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Political action committee of the law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Committee to Elect Chris Ronayne · $1,000 · campaign committee · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Campaign committee of the Cuyahoga County Executive
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Margaret Wong · $1,000 · campaign committee · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Attorney, Margaret Wong & Associates, an immigration law firm
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
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Ohio State UAW PAC · $1,000 · PAC · In state · Auditor of State of Ohio
Autoworkers union
Source: www6.ohiosos.gov
Outside spending
Financial interests
None found in the records checked
Polling and approval
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
|---|
| None found in the records checked |
Elections
| Race | Party | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor of State of Ohio (2026) | Democratic | Pending |
Offices held
Mayor and Director of Safety of Maple Heights, Ohio · 2016-01 to present · elected
Sources: ballotpedia.org · ohiodcca.org · ohiocapitaljournal.com
Endorsements
Endorsements received
organizationAbortion Forward
October 1, 2026
Listed under "endorsed" on Abortion Forward's 2026 endorsements page.
Sources: 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters
organizationOhio Citizen Action
August 4, 2026
Source: 2026 Election Endorsements
officialEric Holder
June 2026
Holder is a former U.S. Attorney General.
Source: Week in review: June 28, 2026
partyOhio Democratic Party
March 10, 2026
The party’s executive committee endorsed her at a virtual meeting on March 10, 2026.
Sources: Ohio Democratic Party endorses more candidates ahead of primary · Week in review: March 15, 2026
unionUnited Auto Workers
2026
unionUFCW Local 880
2026
organizationOhio Legislative Black Caucus
2026
unionOhio Federation of Teachers
2026
Announced as part of the union's 2026 statewide slate.
Source: oh.aft.org
unionOhio Education Association
2026
unionOhio Association of Public School Employees
2026
Her campaign announced the union’s endorsement on its Facebook page.
Source: facebook.com
unionOhio AFL-CIO
2026
organizationNational Democratic Redistricting Committee
2026
Sources
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: 2026 Ohio State Auditor election
Every URL on this page, once each.
- Annette Blackwell · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-18
- 2026 Ohio State Auditor election · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-18
- Ohio primary election 2026: Auditor candidates Frank LaRose and Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell, running unopposed, advance to general · WKYC · accessed 2026-09-18
- Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell launches campaign for Ohio auditor · WKYC · accessed 2026-09-18
- Democratic candidate for Ohio Auditor continues a life of learning as she aims for top job · Ohio Capital Journal · 2026-08-05 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Ohio Dems outraise Republicans in downballot statewide offices but still far behind in cash on hand · Ohio Capital Journal · 2026-07-03 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Ohio Dems outraise Republicans in downballot statewide offices but still far behind in cash on hand · News From The States / Ohio Capital Journal · 2026-07-03 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Home | Annette Blackwell for Ohio Auditor · Blackwell for Ohio (campaign site) · 2026-09-19 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Annette M. Blackwell · BallotReady · accessed 2026-09-18
- 2021 Community Leaders of the Year: Annette Blackwell · Cleveland Magazine · 2021 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Sheriff’s office investigating incident between Maple Heights mayor, councilwoman · Cleveland 19 News · 2024-02-13 · accessed 2026-09-18
- City of Maple Heights Placed in Fiscal Emergency · Ohio Auditor of State (official) · accessed 2026-09-18
- Maple Heights Sues Netflix and Hulu for Piece of Streaming Pie · Cleveland Scene · accessed 2026-09-18
- Cities Cannot Impose Franchise Fee on Streaming Services · Court News Ohio (Ohio Supreme Court) · accessed 2026-09-18
- Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell Suspends Campaign for Cuyahoga County Executive · Cleveland Scene · 2022-01-04 · accessed 2026-09-18
- About the Auditor of State’s Office · Ohio Auditor of State (official) · accessed 2026-09-18
- Annette Blackwell — for Ohio Auditor · Ohio Democratic County Chairs Association · accessed 2026-09-18
- Campaign Finance General Transaction Search — committee Annette Blackwell for Ohio · Ohio Secretary of State campaign finance database · accessed 2026-09-18
- Annette Blackwell - Ohio Candidate · Transparency USA — data through 2026-06-30 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Fundraising reports highlight financial divide in Ohio statewide races · The Ohio Society of CPAs (via Hannah News) · 2026-09-18 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Ohio Auditor | Voter Guide: 2026 Ohio General Election · Ohio Capital Journal · accessed 2026-09-18
- OAPSE endorses Annette Blackwell for Ohio State Auditor · Annette Blackwell for Auditor (campaign Facebook page) · 2026-04-27 · accessed 2026-09-18
- Financial Disclosure · The Ohio Ethics Commission · accessed 2026-09-18
- Basic Information FAQs · The Ohio Ethics Commission · accessed 2026-09-18
- https://www.ursuline.edu/news/2020/01/16/maple-heights-mayor-annette-blackwell-will-be-ursulines-2020-commencement-speaker
- https://oh.aft.org/2026election
- Ohio Democratic Party endorses more candidates ahead of primary · WYSO (Statehouse News Bureau) · 2026-03-11 · accessed 2026-10-05
- Week in review: March 15, 2026 · Ohio Society of CPAs · 2026-03-13 · accessed 2026-10-05
- 2026 Ohio AFL-CIO General Election Endorsements · Ohio AFL-CIO · accessed 2026-10-05
- 2026 Election Endorsements · Ohio Citizen Action · 2026-08-04 · accessed 2026-10-05
- Week in review: June 28, 2026 · Ohio Society of CPAs · 2026-06-26 · accessed 2026-10-05
- Annette Blackwell for Ohio Auditor · Annette Blackwell for Ohio · accessed 2026-10-05
- 2026 Abortion Forward endorsements · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
- Abortion Forward releases slate of candidates who respect will of voters · Abortion Forward · 2026-10-01 · accessed 2026-10-22
- https://data.ohiosos.gov/portal/campaign-finance
- https://www6.ohiosos.gov/ords/f?p=CFDISCLOSURE:4:::NO:RP,4::
- https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/campaign-finance
- Election 2026: Voter Guide for Akron and Summit County · Signal Akron · 2026-09-28 · accessed 2026-10-05
- https://ohioauditor.gov/news/pressreleases/Details/5591
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