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Ohio Auditor of State Transition - Homepage
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About Frank LaRose

Frank LaRose is Ohio's 34th Auditor of State-Elect, winning a hard-fought campaign to bring transparency, efficiency, accountability, and affordability to state and local governments.

 

Since 2019, he has served as Ohio's Secretary of State, overseeing a statewide constitutional office responsible for administering elections and incorporating new businesses. He brings a record of hard-earned leadership skills and public service developed as a Special Forces Green Beret, U.S. Army Reservist, Bronze Star combat veteran, State Senator, and Eagle Scout. 

 

He continues to serve as a member of the U.S. Army Special Forces Reserve and supports his fellow veterans as a member of the VFW and as a board member of the Green Beret Foundation. Secretary LaRose graduated from The Ohio State University and lives in Central Ohio with his wife, Lauren, and their three daughters. 

Transition Process

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November 2026

Transition Begins

Official transition begins with the establishment of a dedicated transition team. This phase focuses on the formal handover of all departmental records, policy frameworks, and strategic roadmaps to ensure a seamless transition of power.

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December 2026 - January 2027

Recruitment & Hiring

We will be actively recruiting qualified professionals to join the incoming administration. We are seeking individuals with expertise in public accountability, transparency, and efficient government operations.

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January 2027

Policy Implementation

We will immediately get to work with Ohio's incoming governor and the Ohio General Assembly to ensure that Auditor LaRose has the resources to implement his 10-point agenda.

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January 2027

Official Inauguration

The final phase marks the official inauguration of the new Auditor of State, scheduled for January 11, 2027. We will provide more information on this site as it becomes available.

AUDITOR OF STATE TRANSITION

Leadership Team

  • Frank LaRose

    Auditor of State Elect

    Frank currently serves as Ohio's 51st Secretary of State.

  • Jason Mauk

    Chief of Staff

    Jason serves as Chief of Staff for the Office of the Ohio Secretary of State.

  • Grant Shaffer

    Deputy Transition Director

    Grant serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State at the Office of the Ohio Secretary of State.

  • Jeananne Chadsey

    Transition & Inauguration Logistics

    Jeananne serves as Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the Office of the Ohio Secretary of State.

  • Angelika McClelland

    Transition Operations

    Angelika serves as Director of Operations and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Office of the Ohio Secretary of State.

  • Dan Lusheck

    Transition Communications

    Dan serves as Director of Communications for the Office of the Ohio Secretary of State.

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