2010 Ohio State Treasurer election

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.
Incumbent Democratic treasurer Richard Cordray resigned as state treasurer following his election as the Ohio Attorney General in a 2008 special election. Governor Ted Strickland appointed Columbus City Council member Kevin Boyce to serve as state treasurer.
Republican state representative Josh Mandel defeated Boyce in the general election. Mandel led in fundraising throughout much of the campaign.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Kevin Boyce, incumbent state treasurer and former member of the Columbus City Council

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Josh Mandel, state representative from the 17th district and former Lyndhurst city councilman

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

Matthew Cantrell, financial professional