Another Shady Deal: Frank LaRose’s New Financial Disclosure Can’t Explain “Highly Unusual” Six-Figure Loan
December 12, 2023
Columbus, OH – After refusing to file his required financial disclosure for 26 days, Frank LaRose submitted the report late and failed to explain the “highly unusual” and “myster[ious]” six-figure loan he made to his campaign. LaRose has refused to answer questions about the $250,000 loan for months despite claiming in July that he couldn’t bankroll his campaign.
“Frank LaRose owes Ohioans answers on his latest shady deal and the source of his six-figure loan,” said ODP spokesperson Reeves Oyster.
Read more about LaRose’s latest shady deal:
- Ohio Capital Journal: “LaRose reports a savings account with between $500,000 and $1 million in deposits. That’s notable given the $250,000 loan LaRose made to his campaign earlier this year. LaRose’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment to better explain his finances.” [12/12/23]
- Cleveland.com: “LaRose’s personal wealth also has attracted greater interest since he loaned his campaign $250,000 in October. LaRose did not disclose any debts on his form, suggesting he did not take out a loan to obtain the $250,000.” [12/11/22]
- WCMH: “This delay has caused opponents to raise questions about a $250,000 contribution he personally loaned to his campaign.” [12/7/23]
- Ohio Capital Journal: “LaRose’s failure to file thus far is particularly notable given a $250,000 personal loan he made to his campaign in September.” [11/16/23]
- Tribune Chronicle: “I questioned how LaRose could come up with $250,000 out of his pocket for his Senate campaign. But Ben Kindel, his campaign spokesman, didn’t respond to my numerous inquiries.” [10/20/23]
- Ohio Capital Journal: “LaRose’s campaign didn’t respond to a request for more information about the source of his loan, but it seems like a substantial sum given his current state salary income.” [10/20/23]
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