Democrat
Seth Walsh
Background and Bio
Seth Walsh grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan, and moved to Cincinnati in 2009 to study political science at Xavier University, where he served as student body president. He went on to found the Sedamsville Community Development Corporation and later led the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. He is currently in his fourth year on Cincinnati City Council, where he serves on the Budget and Finance, Equitable Growth and Housing, and Climate, Environment and Infrastructure committees, and on the Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees. He founded the Cincy Soccer League and lives in downtown Cincinnati with his two dogs, Calvin and Rosie.
Policy Issue Summaries
- Management of State Funds: In his campaign, he has proposed using the Treasurer’s investment authority to direct state funds to banks and banking institutions that reinvest in Ohio communities, rather than in international banks. His campaign materials outline his support for utilizing the State Treasurer’s investment tools and partnerships to help small businesses and entrepreneurs gain access to capital.
- Unclaimed Funds Account: Campaign materials say Walsh opposes the use of the state’s unclaimed funds account to support the construction of a new Cleveland Browns football stadium, that the funds belong to Ohioans, and that he would make it easier for Ohioans to access. According to his campaign, as part of his “fiduciary responsibility” as Treasurer, he would join a lawsuit to block the stadium transfer.
- Government Transparency: Walsh’s campaign materials have positioned him as the clean-government alternative for the office.
Endorsements
- Ohio Federation of Teachers
- United Auto Workers
- Ohio Citizen Action
- Gun Sense Voter
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 880
- Buckeye Veterans Coalition
- United Mine Workers of America
- United Steelworkers Local D1
Background and Bio
Seth Walsh grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan, and moved to Cincinnati in 2009 to study political science at Xavier University, where he served as student body president. He went on to found the Sedamsville Community Development Corporation and later led the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. He is currently in his fourth year on Cincinnati City Council, where he serves on the Budget and Finance, Equitable Growth and Housing, and Climate, Environment and Infrastructure committees, and on the Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees. He founded the Cincy Soccer League and lives in downtown Cincinnati with his two dogs, Calvin and Rosie.
Policy Issue Summaries
- Management of State Funds: In his campaign, he has proposed using the Treasurer’s investment authority to direct state funds to banks and banking institutions that reinvest in Ohio communities, rather than in international banks. His campaign materials outline his support for utilizing the State Treasurer’s investment tools and partnerships to help small businesses and entrepreneurs gain access to capital.
- Unclaimed Funds Account: Campaign materials say Walsh opposes the use of the state’s unclaimed funds account to support the construction of a new Cleveland Browns football stadium, that the funds belong to Ohioans, and that he would make it easier for Ohioans to access. According to his campaign, as part of his “fiduciary responsibility” as Treasurer, he would join a lawsuit to block the stadium transfer.
- Government Transparency: Walsh’s campaign materials have positioned him as the clean-government alternative for the office.
Endorsements
- Ohio Federation of Teachers
- United Auto Workers
- Ohio Citizen Action
- Gun Sense Voter
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 880
- Buckeye Veterans Coalition
- United Mine Workers of America
- United Steelworkers Local D1
Last Updated:2026-09-24
