Ohio Dems outraise Republicans in downballot statewide offices but still far behind in cash on hand

By: Siddarth Sivaraman

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 1,231

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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Ohio Republican candidates hold a cash balance advantage over Democratic candidates in five out of six statewide elections apart from the governor’s race, but some Democrats are gaining ground, according to recent campaign finance filings.

Candidates running for office in Ohio must file several financial disclosures throughout the year of their election. The second disclosure of 2026, which included campaign donations and spending from mid-April to early June, was due June 12.

The filings provide …

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