September 14, 2026
9:00AM - 3:00PM
CTAO/CAAO Candidates Forum
Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240
Registration is now open for the joint CTAO/CAAO Candidates Forum, set for
Monday, Sept. 14 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Hilton Columbus Polaris. CTAO is proud to partner with the
County Auditor's Association of Ohio as we bring the Republican and Democratic nominees for Auditor of State and Treasurer of State to the memberships for a candid discussion of the issues affecting county officials.
Confirmed candidates to date include: Jay Edwards (R), candidate for Treasurer of State; Frank LaRose (R), candidate for Auditor of State; and Annette Blackwell (D), candidate for Auditor of State. We will continue our outreach to the campaign of Seth Walsh (D), candidate for Treasurer of State. Hear from the candidates on local government operations, fiscal accountability, transparency, public investment, and the future of state and local partnerships.