2006 Ohio State Auditor election
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The 2006 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 7, 2006. The Republican nominee, Ohio House Representative Mary Taylor, very narrowly defeated her Democratic opponent, fellow Ohio House Representative Barbara Sykes, by less than 2 percentage points.
Incumbent Republican Ohio State Auditor Betty Montgomery had previously won the 2002 Ohio State Auditor election by a landslide margin of 28.64 percentage points against Democratic nominee Helen Smith.[1] She chose not to seek re-election in order to run for Governor of Ohio, later switching to Ohio Attorney General, a race she would ultimately lose.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mary Taylor, Ohio House Representative from the 43rd district (2003–2006)
Campaign
The Republican primary was held on May 2, 2006. Mary Taylor won the Republican nomination unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mary Taylor | 585,679 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 585,679 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Barbara Sykes, Ohio House Representative from the 44th district (2001–2006)
Campaign
The Democratic primary was held on May 2, 2006. Sykes was initially challenged for the Democratic nomination by Mahoning County Treasurer John Reardon, but he withdrew from the race prior to the primary election.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Barbara Sykes | 614,308 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 614,308 | 100 | ||