Michael Stinziano

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Michael Stinziano is the County Auditor. Michael Stinziano's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.

1 candidate ran for Franklin County Auditor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

Moderately left, AI estimate from their own website and their Wikipedia article (80% confidence).

How we got this: our AI model read their Wikipedia article and their campaign site and placed Michael Stinziano by the policy positions stated there. It is never told the candidate's party. The positions it found: lgbtq+ & gender policy (moderately left) (details under Issue by issue).

80% confidence means the positions it found mostly pointed one way. We show an AI estimate only at 70% or higher, and it's less certain than a voting record or donor score. How AI estimates work · the exact instructions it follows

Issue by issue

AI-estimated from their own website and their Wikipedia article, never told the candidate's party. The percentage is the AI's confidence in which way that stance leans. An issue appears only when the AI finds a clearly stated position (it must be at least 60% sure they took one) and is at least 70% confident in its direction; otherwise we leave the issue out. The exact instructions

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Quick answers

What party is Michael Stinziano?

Michael Stinziano is running as a Democrat.

What does the Franklin County Auditor seat do?

The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.

Is Michael Stinziano liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Michael Stinziano is moderately left, AI estimate from their own website and their Wikipedia article (80% confidence). This is an AI estimate and less certain than a published score.

Should I vote for Michael Stinziano?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Michael Stinziano's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.