Yesterday was the deadline for semi-annual report filings with the Secretary of State’s office. With 2018 term-limiting all the current statewide office holders, many candidates are looking to file with big numbers to scare potential opponents out of the race. Here’s a look at some of those filings. *These figures represent cash on hand, via Ohio SoS website.
Democrat Gubernatorial Filings
Fmr. State Rep. Connie Pillich, $721K
Fmr. Congresswoman Betty Sutton, $210K
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, $245K
GOP Gubernatorial Filings
Attorney General Mike DeWine, $4.67M
Secretary of State Jon Husted, $4.28M
Congressman Jim Renacci, $4.38M
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, $437K
Democrat Attorney General Filings
Fmr. U.S. Atty. Steve Dettelbach, $732K
GOP Attorney General Filings
Auditor Dave Yost, $1.45M
Democrat Secretary of State Filings
State Rep. Kathleen Clyde, $343K
GOP Secretary of State Filings
State Sen. Frank LaRose, $556K
State Rep. Dorothy Pelanda, $93K
Democrat Auditor Filings
Fmr. Congressman Zack Space, $92K
GOP Auditor Filings
Rep. Keith Faber, $790K
Democrat Treasurer Filings
Fmr. Cincinnati Mayoral Candidate Rob Richardson, Did not file as of 7/31
GOP Treasurer Filings
State Rep. Robert Sprague, $376K
Franklin County Treasurer Clarence Mingo, $121K