Taylor Sappington

Corruption and redistricting the focus in Ohio auditor race

Karen Kasler

The auditor is the state’s chief compliance officer and audits around 5,900 local, county and state public offices in Ohio. The race features Republican incumbent Keith Faber against Democrat challenger Taylor Sappington.

Politics & Government

Taylor Sappington is 30 years old, gay and Appalachian. He wants to be Ohio's state auditor

Howard Wilkinson

"The most important thing I want the people of Ohio to know about me is that this is a different kind of campaign with a different kind of candidate," Sappington tells WVXU. "I was raised as a working-class kid; I'm earning a modest living as city auditor. I think I am someone the average Ohioan can relate to."

Taylor Sappington, Nelsonville city auditor, announces bid for Ohio Auditor in campaign ad.

Politics & Government

Nelsonville auditor Taylor Sappington jumps into race for state auditor

Andy Chow

With just days before the filing deadline, the Democrats officially have someone running for Ohio Auditor in this year's primary. He's the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate for statewide office for either party in Ohio.