2010 Ohio State Treasurer election
November 2, 2010
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| Registered | 8,037,806 | |||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 49.22% | |||||||||||||||
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County results Mandel: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Boyce: 40-50% 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 2010 Ohio State Treasurer election was held on November 2, 2010, to elect the Ohio State Treasurer, concurrently with elections to the United States Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, governor, and other state and local elections. Primary elections were held on May 4, 2010.[1]
Incumbent Democratic treasurer Richard Cordray resigned as state treasurer following his election as the Ohio Attorney General in a 2008 special election.[2] Governor Ted Strickland appointed Columbus City Council member Kevin Boyce to serve as state treasurer.[3]
Republican state representative Josh Mandel defeated Boyce in the general election.[4] Mandel led in fundraising throughout much of the campaign.[4][5]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kevin Boyce, incumbent state treasurer (2009–present) and former member of the Columbus City Council (2000–2009)[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kevin Boyce (incumbent) | 518,138 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 518,138 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Josh Mandel, state representative from the 17th district (2007–present) and former Lyndhurst city councilman[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Josh Mandel | 644,207 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 644,207 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Matthew Cantrell, financial professional[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | Matthew Cantrell | 4,276 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,276 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Josh Mandel | 2,050,142 | 54.52% | ||
| Democratic | Kevin Boyce (incumbent) | 1,525,992 | 40.58% | ||
| Libertarian | Matthew Cantrell | 184,478 | 4.90% | ||
| Total votes | 3,760,612 | 100.0% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
References
- ^ "2010 Elections Results". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Majors, Stephen (January 7, 2009). "New Ohio attorney general, treasurer take office". The Canton Repository. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Guillen, Joe (October 19, 2010). "Struggles growing up helped shape Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce's vision". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "Josh Mandel claims Ohio treasurer for GOP". The Toledo Blade. November 3, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Marshall, Aaron (January 29, 2010). "Mandel raising big bucks in state treasurer's race". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Treasurer of State - Democratic: May 4, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Guillen, Joe (October 19, 2010). "Experience as a Marine frames Josh Mandel's candidacy for Ohio treasurer". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Treasurer of State - Republican: May 4, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "The Plain Dealer endorses Matthew P. Cantrell for Ohio treasurer: editorial". The Plain Dealer. October 10, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Treasurer of State - Libertarian: May 4, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ "Treasurer of State: November 2, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved November 3, 2025.