Robert Sprague
Vote for 1; 4-year term commencing 1/11/2027. Open seat (incumbent term-limited).
Candidate list checked 2026-10-11 against Ashtabula County BOE
Party: Republican
Background
The Ohio Treasurer’s official biography says Sprague became Treasurer in January 2019 and previously served as Findlay city auditor and treasurer and in the Ohio House from 2011 through 2018. Ohio Treasurer of State: Robert Sprague biography Evidence type: official record · The Ohio Treasurer’s official biography lists Sprague’s current and previous offices.
Campaign statements and positions
- Sprague proposes requiring photo ID for mailed ballots and eliminating ballot drop boxes. Robert Sprague campaign election-security plan Evidence type: candidate statement · Sprague’s campaign proposes photo ID for mail voting and eliminating drop boxes.
- He proposes checking citizenship status during voter registration using federal data. Robert Sprague campaign election-security plan Evidence type: candidate statement · Sprague’s campaign proposes checking citizenship during registration with federal data.
- He proposes paper ballots or voting machines that produce an auditable paper trail, and post-election reviews of election processes. Robert Sprague campaign election-security plan Evidence type: candidate statement · Sprague’s campaign proposes paper ballots or auditable paper records and post-election custody reviews.
Voting record
- This profile does not include an elections-administration record for Sprague; his current statewide office is Treasurer, not Secretary of State. Ashtabula County BOE official 2026 candidate list Evidence type: editorial summary · This guide does not summarize a Secretary of State record for Sprague; the official ballot-list source confirms his candidacy.
Promise and record
Selected proposals are attributed to Sprague’s campaign. They are not evaluated here for legal feasibility or likely results; no overall match score is assigned. Robert Sprague campaign election-security plan Evidence type: editorial summary · The guide attributes these proposals to Sprague’s campaign and does not assess their feasibility or predicted effects.
Stated views on ballot issues
- Ohio Issue 3: voter identification amendment: Support
Sprague said photo ID is fundamental to election security and should be added to Ohio’s Constitution.
Checked 2026-10-11 · Hometown Stations, Sprague discusses Issue 3 (September 2, 2026)