John Becker, a Republican from Union Township, is running for Clermont County auditor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Becker is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Residence: Union Township, Clermont County (resident since 1985, according to his campaign website)
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Northern Kentucky University (1988); MBA in taxation, Xavier University (1994), according to BallotReady
  • Certifications: Certified Treasury Professional; licensed school district treasurer, State of Ohio (2023), according to his campaign website

Experience and public service

Becker has held elected office at the state and local level. He has served as Ohio state representative for the 65th District since 2012, according to BallotReady. He has also served as a Union Township trustee since 2022, according to BallotReady.

His finance career spans several sectors. He worked as a resource analyst and planner in the engineering division at General Electric Aircraft Engines from 1983 to 1991, according to BallotReady. He later held roles as a regional financial analyst at MetLife, a finance officer at Provident Bank and an assistant vice president and senior financial analyst at Fifth Third Bank, according to BallotReady. He has operated Becker Consulting as an income tax preparer since 2000, according to BallotReady.

Becker said on his campaign website that he served as treasurer at Hillcrest Training School from 2010 to 2012. He also said he chaired the audit committee of the Clermont County Republican Party in 2023 and 2024.

On the issues

Becker lists the following policy positions on his campaign website. All statements below reflect the candidate's own responses.

  • Taxes and budget: Lower taxes
  • Development: Smart development, not residential overdevelopment
  • Government reform: Limited government
  • Guns: Pro-gun
  • Abortion: Pro-life

Endorsements

Becker lists the following endorsements on his campaign website:

  • Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom (A rated)
  • Union Township Republican Party (unanimous endorsement)
  • Ohio Citizens PAC

Candidate information was gathered from BallotReady, the candidate's campaign website and publicly available records. The Loveland-Symmes Chronicle did not interview the candidate for this profile. Voters can learn more at beckergop.com.