Michael Ashford

Michael Ashford

Democratic Party

Lucas County Recorder

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

4

Prior offices

Ohio House of Representatives District 44

Successor: Paula Hicks-Hudson

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Toledo City Council

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Compensation

Base salary

$60,584/year

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Appointed

February 3, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, Omaha

Graduate

Spring Arbor University

Michael Ashford (Democratic Party) is the Lucas County Recorder in Ohio. Ashford assumed office on February 3, 2021. Ashford's current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Ashford (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Lucas County Recorder in Ohio. Ashford won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Michael Ashford was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and lives in Toledo, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master's degree from Spring Arbor University. Ashford's career experience includes working as the vice president of urban affairs with Jewish Community Center and Young Men's Christian Association.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Lucas County, Ohio (2024)

General election

General election for Lucas County Recorder

Incumbent Michael Ashford won election in the general election for Lucas County Recorder on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Ashford (D)	100.0	130,404

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lucas County Recorder

Incumbent Michael Ashford advanced from the Democratic primary for Lucas County Recorder on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Ashford	100.0	20,656

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 20,656
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in Lucas County, Ohio (2022)

General election

Special general election for Lucas County Recorder

Incumbent Michael Ashford defeated John Rozic in the special general election for Lucas County Recorder on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Ashford (D)	55.7	71,669
		John Rozic (R)	44.3	57,084

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 128,753
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Lucas County Recorder

Incumbent Michael Ashford advanced from the special Democratic primary for Lucas County Recorder on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Ashford	100.0	16,840

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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Lucas County Recorder

John Rozic advanced from the special Republican primary for Lucas County Recorder on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Rozic	100.0	15,192

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,192
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2018

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 11

Teresa Fedor defeated Ernest McCarthy in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Teresa Fedor (D)	69.4	73,934
	Submit photo	Ernest McCarthy (R)	30.6	32,567

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 106,501
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 11

Teresa Fedor defeated Michael Ashford in the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 11 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Teresa Fedor	55.9	9,858
		Michael Ashford	44.1	7,771

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 17,629
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 11

Ernest McCarthy advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 11 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ernest McCarthy	100.0	6,598

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2016

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.

Incumbent Michael Ashford defeated John Insco in the Ohio House of Representatives District 44 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Michael Ashford Incumbent	82.10%	34,113
	Republican	John Insco	17.90%	7,440
Total Votes				41,553
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Incumbent Michael Ashford ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 44 Democratic primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 44, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Michael Ashford Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	13,352
Total Votes				13,352

John Insco ran unopposed in the Ohio House of Representatives District 44 Republican primary.

Ohio House of Representatives District 44, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Insco  (unopposed)	100.00%	2,920
Total Votes				2,920

2014

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Ohio House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 5, 2014. Incumbent Michael Ashford was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Insco was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ashford defeated Insco in the general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Michael Ashford Incumbent	81.3%	17,362
	Republican	John Insco	18.7%	3,984
Total Votes				21,346

2012

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2012

Ashford won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio House, District 44. Ashford was unopposed in the March 6 Democratic primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 44, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Michael Ashford Incumbent	100%	42,141
Total Votes				42,141

2010

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2010

Ashford defeated Carolyn Eyre (R) and Schylar Meadows (I) in the November 2 general election.

Ohio House of Representatives, District 48
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Michael Ashford (D)		20,506	76.59%
Carolyn Eyre (R)		4,888	18.26%
Schylar Meadows (I)		1,380	5.15%

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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Campaign finance summary

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Michael Ashford campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2018	Ohio State Senate District 11	Lost primary	$92,447	N/A**
2016	Ohio House of Representatives, District 44	Won	$91,279	N/A**
2014	Ohio State House, District 44	Won	$130,219	N/A**
2012	Ohio State House, District 44	Won	$118,464	N/A**
2010	Ohio State House, District 48	Won	$83,001	N/A**
Grand total			$515,410	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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Ashford and his wife, Ruth, currently reside in Toledo, Ohio.

State legislative tenure

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2017
• Federalism and Interstate Relations
• Insurance
• Public Utilities
• State and Local Government

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2015
• Insurance
• Local Government
• Public Utilities

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2013
• Finance and Appropriations
• Insurance
• Public Utilities

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ashford served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Finance and Appropriations
• Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development
• Insurance
• Public Utilities

Sponsored legislation

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2018

In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.

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2017

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2016

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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce: 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 130th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. The American Conservative Union: 2014 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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2012

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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Middle class scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on middle class issues. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Votes on legislation supported by Gov. Kasich Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills introduced at Gov. Kasich’s urging or which had his support. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard Representatives are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State Senate 129th General Assembly scorecard Senators are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. The American Conservative Union: 2012 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2011

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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Middle class scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on middle class issues. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Votes on legislation supported by Gov. Kasich Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills introduced at Gov. Kasich’s urging or which had his support. Innovation Ohio: 129th General Assembly - Women's issues scorecard Legislators are scored based on their votes on women’s issues. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard Representatives are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. Ohio Federation of Teachers: State Senate 129th General Assembly scorecard Senators are scored based on how they voted on issues of priority to members of the Ohio Federation of Teachers. The American Conservative Union: 2011 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Ohio House of Representatives - District 44 2013–2018	Succeeded by Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)
Preceded by Edna Brown (D)	Ohio House of Representatives - District 48 2011–2013	Succeeded by Kirk Schuring (R)