Karl Keith
Democrat · Candidate for Montgomery County Auditor · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
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Karl Keith is the County Auditor. Karl Keith'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.
2 candidates ran for Montgomery County Auditor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Karl Keith
Montgomery County Auditor. Has led the Montgomery County Auditor's office since 2000. Lives in Dayton and is a member of the County Auditors' Association of Ohio.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Property tax relief, framing the issue as a taxing problem rather than a property value problem
- Expanding the state Homestead Exemption for older residents and loosening its income limit
- Transparency by answering residents' questions directly
In their own words: Dayton Daily News questionnaire
Where they stand
We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Karl Keith that we can reliably source yet.
To see where they stand, read their own words: Dayton Daily News questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.
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Quick answers
- What party is Karl Keith?
- Karl Keith is running as a Democrat.
- Is Karl Keith the incumbent?
- Yes. Karl Keith currently holds this office.
- What does the Montgomery 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.
- Who is Karl Keith running against?
- Tammy L. Murphy, for Montgomery County Auditor.
- Should I vote for Karl Keith?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Karl Keith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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