OH-TREAS: Candidates begin race for Ohio Treasurer, with unclaimed funds as hot topic
The race to become the newest state treasurer for Ohio comes down to financial experience, and growing the state’s coffers through smart investments, according to the candidates in the race.
Two Republicans will vie for the party nomination in the May 4 primary, one backed by Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and the other backed by Republican Vice President JD Vance. Their Democratic opponent is moving forward with his campaign for the November general election.
Both Republicans have experience as legislators, while the Democratic candidate has local experience, but is a newcomer to state politics.
The candidates are also very aware of the controversy surrounding the unclaimed funds account, which Republican legislators have pledged to use to help fund a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns, as part of a provision in the most recent state operating budget.
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