2006 Ohio State Treasurer election

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2006 Ohio State Treasurer election
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Nominee Richard Cordray Sandra O'Brien
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote2,223,2821,618,581
Percentage57.87%42.13%
2006 Ohio State Treasurer election results map by county.svg
Cordray:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
O'Brien:     50–60%     60–70%
State Treasurer before election

Jennette Bradley
Republican

Elected State Treasurer

Richard Cordray
Democratic

The 2006 Ohio State Treasurer election was held on November 7, 2006. The Democratic nominee, Franklin County Treasurer Richard Cordray, defeated Republican challenger Ashtabula County Auditor Sandra O'Brien by a wide margin of 15 points. Cordray would not serve out a full term as treasurer, as he would go on to resign in 2009 in order to take office after winning the 2008 Ohio Attorney General special election held following Marc Dann's resignation.

Contents

As of 2025, this is the last time Democrats have won the office of Ohio State Treasurer.

Background

Following Joe Deters' victory in the 2002 Ohio State Treasurer election, he went on to resign in 2004 after winning election to the office of Hamilton County Prosecutor. To fill the vacancy, Governor Bob Taft appointed Lieutenant Governor Jennette Bradley to the office.

Republican primary

Candidates

Campaign

The Republican primary was held on May 2, 2006. The incumbent State Treasurer Jennette Bradley faced a primary challenge from Ashtabula County Auditor Sandra O'Brien. Bradley ran a lax campaign, with her advisors telling her to save her funds until the election. O'Brien attacked Bradley for her more left-leaning views, such as being pro-choice, and positioned herself as the more conservative candidate. [1] In the end, O'Brien won an upset victory over Bradley, narrowly defeating her by three points.

Results

Republican primary results [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Sandra O'Brien 341,531 51.68
Republican Jennette Bradley319,28048.32
Total votes660,811 100

Democratic primary

Candidates

Campaign

The Democratic primary was held on May 2, 2006. Cordray was initially challenged for the Democratic nomination by Montgomery County Treasurer Hugh Quill, but Quill withdrew from the race before the primaries. [3]

Results

Democratic primary results [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Richard Cordray 499,341 100
Total votes499,341 100

General election

Campaign

Cordray substantially outraised O'Brien, by the time of the October debate having raised over $1.5 million, while O'Brien trailed far behind at only $25,000. [1]

Candidates

Debates

Endorsements

Richard Cordray (D)
Newspapers
Individuals
Sandra O'Brien (R)
Organizations
  • Ohio Buckeyes Firearms Association [8]

Results

The election was not close, with Cordray winning by 15 points, sweeping 51 of Ohio's 88 counties.

2006 Ohio State Treasurer election [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Richard Cordray 2,223,282 57.87% +11.19%
Republican Sandra O'Brien 1,618,62542.13%−11.19%
Majority 604,65715.74%+9.1%
Turnout 3,841,907
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. 1 2 "State Treasurer Candidates Debate | Ideastream Public Media". October 19, 2006.
  2. ↑ "Republican Treasurer of State: May 2, 2006 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05.
  3. ↑ "Withdrawal of Statewide Candidacy: HUGH QUILL (Democratic Ballot) "REMOVAL OF NAMES OF WITHDRAWN CANDIDATES FROM THE BALLOT"" (PDF). Ohio Secretary of State.
  4. ↑ "Democratic Treasurer of State: May 2, 2006 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2021-09-22.
  5. ↑ "Blade Endorsement: Cordray for Ohio Treasurer | The Blade". The Blade. October 25, 2006. Archived from the original on 2025-10-05. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Richard Cordray best choice for Ohio voters in state treasurer race". Morning Journal. October 13, 2006. Archived from the original on 2022-08-14. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Richard Cordray for State Treasurer with Senator John Glenn". YouTube. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ Chris Chumita (May 8, 2006). "Why Sandra O'Brien Won | Buckeyes Firearms Association". Ohio Buckeyes Firearms Association. Archived from the original on 2025-10-05. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Treasurer of State: November 7, 2006 - Ohio Secretary of State". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2021-12-03. Retrieved October 5, 2025.

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