One candidate is tracked for Clark County Recorder (Unexpired Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bonnie Sakaitis. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Unexpired term ending 12/31/2028. Bonnie Sakaitis filed 7/16/2026 and is the only candidate. Sakaitis was appointed Acting Recorder by the county commissioners at a July 13, 2026 special meeting after Nancy Pence's resignation, effective July 10, on Pence's own recommendation. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Republican
Sakaitis has worked in the Clark County Recorder's office for more than 15 years, the last five as Chief Deputy Recorder, and was appointed Acting Recorder by the county commissioners on July 13, 2026 after Nancy Pence's resignation, per the Springfield News-Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Bonnie Sakaitis.
Who is running for Clark County Recorder (Unexpired Term) in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Clark County Recorder (Unexpired Term) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bonnie Sakaitis. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Clark County Recorder (Unexpired Term) election in Ohio?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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