2006 Ohio State Treasurer election

none February 2026 February 2026 2006 Ohio State Treasurer election Ohio presidential no 2002 Ohio State Treasurer election 2002 2010 Ohio State Treasurer election 2010 November 7, 2006 File:Richard Cordray.jpg 150x150px Richard Cordray Democratic Party (United States) 2,223,282 57.87% File:Sandra O'Brien (cropped).jpg Sandra O'Brien Republican Party (United States) 1,618,625 42.13% 2006 Ohio State Treasurer election results map by county.svg 210px County resultsCordray: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%O'Brien: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% State Treasurer Jennette Bradley Republican Party (United States) Richard Cordray Democratic Party (United States) 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. 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 Jennette Bradley, incumbent State Treasurer Sandra O'Brien, Ashtabula County Auditor 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.https://www.ideastream.org/2006-10-19/state-treasurer-candidates-debate State Treasurer Candidates Debate | Ideastream Public Media October 19, 2006 In the end, O'Brien won an upset victory over Bradley, narrowly defeating her by three points. Results Republican primary resultshttps://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2006-elections-results/republican-treasurer-of-state-may-2-2006/ Republican Treasurer of State: May 2, 2006 - Ohio Secretary of State Ohio Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20221005175458/https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2006-elections-results/republican-treasurer-of-state-may-2-2006/ 2022-10-05 Sandra O'Brien Republican Party (United States) 341,531 51.68 Jennette Bradley (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 319,280 48.32 660,811 100 Democratic primary Candidates Richard Cordray, Franklin County Treasurer 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.https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/directives/2006/dir2006-44.pdf Withdrawal of Statewide Candidacy: HUGH QUILL (Democratic Ballot) "REMOVAL OF NAMES OF WITHDRAWN CANDIDATES FROM THE BALLOT” Ohio Secretary of State Results Democratic primary resultshttps://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2006-elections-results/treasurer-of-state-november-7-2006/ Democratic Treasurer of State: May 2, 2006 - Ohio Secretary of State Ohio Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20210922014743/https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2006-elections-results/democratic-treasurer-of-state-may-2-2006/ 2021-09-22 Richard Cordray Democratic Party (United States) 499,341 100 499,341 100 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. Candidates Richard Cordray, Franklin County Treasurer (Democratic) Sandra O'Brien, Ashtabula County Auditor (Republican) Debates Complete video of debate, October 18, 2006 Endorsements Richard Cordray (D) Newspapers The Bladehttps://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2006/10/25/Blade-Endorsement-Cordray-for-Ohio-Treasurer/stories/200610250025 Blade Endorsement: Cordray for Ohio Treasurer | The Blade October 25, 2006 October 5, 2025 The Blade 2025-10-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20251005164311/https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2006/10/25/Blade-Endorsement-Cordray-for-Ohio-Treasurer/stories/200610250025 Morning Journalhttps://www.morningjournal.com/2006/10/13/richard-cordray-best-choice-for-ohio-voters-in-state-treasurer-race/ Richard Cordray best choice for Ohio voters in state treasurer race October 13, 2006 October 5, 2025 Morning Journal 2022-08-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20220814000052/https://www.morningjournal.com/2006/10/13/richard-cordray-best-choice-for-ohio-voters-in-state-treasurer-race/ Individuals Former Senator John Glenn (1974-1999)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oiwabVjsh0 Richard Cordray for State Treasurer with Senator John Glenn October 5, 2025 YouTube Sandra O'Brien (R) ;Organizations Ohio Buckeyes Firearms Associationhttps://www.buckeyefirearms.org/why-sandra-o%E2%80%99brien-won Why Sandra O'Brien Won | Buckeyes Firearms Association Chris Chumita May 8, 2006 October 5, 2025 Ohio Buckeyes Firearms Association 2025-10-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20251005155641/https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/why-sandra-o%E2%80%99brien-won Results The election was not close, with Cordray winning by 15 points, sweeping 51 of Ohio's 88 counties. 2006 Ohio State Treasurer electionhttps://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2006-elections-results/treasurer-of-state-november-7-2006/ Treasurer of State: November 7, 2006 - Ohio Secretary of State Ohio Secretary of State October 5, 2025 2021-12-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20211203165056/https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/election-results-and-data/2006-elections-results/treasurer-of-state-november-7-2006/ live Democratic Party (United States) Richard Cordray 2,223,282 57.87% +11.19% Republican Party (United States) Sandra O'Brien 1,618,625 42.13% -11.19% 604,657 15.74% +9.1% 3,841,907 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References External links Official campaign websites (archived) Richard Cordray (D) for Ohio State Treasurer Hugh Quill (D) for Ohio State Treasurer Sandra O'Brien (R) for Ohio State Treasurer Jennette Bradley (R) for Ohio State Treasurer State Treasurer Ohio Category:Ohio State Treasurer elections