Lorain County, Ohio

Lorain County Auditor

Snodgrass and Seguin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lorain County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Democratic Auditor Craig Snodgrass, a CPA and Certified Government Financial Manager, faces Republican challenger Elaine Seguin, a CPA and president of the Elyria City School Board.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Lorain County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Craig Snodgrass, is on the ballot.

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Craig Snodgrass

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Craig Snodgrass is the sitting Lorain County Auditor, a CPA and Certified Government Financial Manager, per the Lorain County Auditor's office. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026.

Elaine M. Seguin

Republican

Biography

Seguin is a certified public accountant who spent 17 years at Deloitte Tax before joining her husband's accounting practice in Elyria, and co-owns two Rita's Italian Ice franchise locations, per the campaign site. She is a lifelong Lorain County resident serving her second term as president of the Elyria City School Board, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lorain County Auditor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lorain County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Craig Snodgrass and Elaine M. Seguin. Candidate information follows official Lorain County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lorain County Auditor election in Ohio?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Lorain County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lorain County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Craig Snodgrass, full profile Elaine M. Seguin, full profile Official Ohio election office