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County Auditor in Athens County, OH

A nonpartisan guide to County Auditor in Athens County. Find candidates and elected officials who have turned down partisan and big-money influence.
Election date
November 3, 2026
19
Days until election
Filing deadlineElection day

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1 candidate filed so far
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About County Auditor

About this position

The County Auditor has several important responsibilities including: Sealing gas pumps, scales and other measuring devices; Appraisal and assessment of property; Licensing dogs, vendors, and others; Calculating taxes and ad ministering assessments; Administering tax exemptions for senior citizens, the disabled, charities, and churches; etc. Distributing money to schools and local governments; Managing the county's computer systems in some counties and; Chairing and/or voting on many local governmental boards.
Office level
County
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Typical salary
$68,390
Commitment level
Full Time
Affiliation
Partisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • CheckPartisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for County Auditor

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Must be a qualified elector of the county

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    $80 fee, 50 signatures (major party candidates), 25 signatures (minor party candidates). 25 signatures or fewer (independent candidates, will be 5% of number of votes cast in county for last general election for governor or 25, whichever is smaller)
    Filing period
    Until August 5, 2026
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
    Where to file
    15 South Court Street, Room 130, Athens, OH 45701
    Filing phone
    740-592-3201
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