Clermont County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
11 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 7 Clermont County races, led by the Clermont County Commissioner contest.
County offices
CommissionerClaire B. Corcoran (R) · Joe Wessels (D)
Claire B. Corcoran (Republican) and Joe Wessels (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clermont County Commissioner.
Claire B. Corcoran Republican Incumbent
- Continuing her record of not voting to raise taxes
- Drawing on her budgeting and public-administration experience in county government
Per the WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio.
About Claire B. Corcoran
Claire B. Corcoran is the incumbent Clermont County commissioner, first elected in 2019 and now seeking a third term, per the Board of County Commissioners' official site. Before commission service she worked in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court's Domestic Relations division and for Hamilton County Job & Family Services, and served as a Goshen Township Trustee and Goshen school board member. She holds a B.A. from Edgecliff College and a master's degree in public administration from Northern Kentucky University, per the same source. Her campaign has emphasized her experience and a record of never voting to raise taxes, per WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Claire B. Corcoran.
Joe Wessels Democratic
- Transparent, accountable county government with more public engagement
- Managing growth and development without burdening residents, with disciplined spending on infrastructure
- Working with schools, businesses and community organizations on education, workforce development and housing affordability
Per the WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio.
About Joe Wessels
Joe Wessels is a public relations professional and former Greater Cincinnati reporter who founded Loveland Local News, per WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio. He previously served as communications director for U.S. Rep. Steve Driehaus's congressional campaign, per the same source.
One full term commencing Jan. 1, 2027. Incumbent Claire B. Corcoran, first elected in 2019 and seeking a third term, advanced from the May 5, 2026 Republican primary; Joe Wessels advanced from the Democratic primary, per WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio and the Clermont County Board of Elections' certified Nov. 3, 2026 election notice.
Full race pageAuditorJohn Becker (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
John Becker (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clermont County Auditor.
John Becker Republican
- Ensuring fair and accurate property valuations, with attention to potentially undervalued high-end commercial properties
- Reviewing the Auditor's office policies and procedures for efficiency and accuracy
- Producing short videos explaining the Auditor's role for the public
Per the Clermont Chamber of Commerce candidate review.
About John Becker
John Becker is running for Clermont County Auditor. He holds an MBA in Taxation from Xavier University and is a Certified Treasury Professional, per his campaign site. He served as an Ohio State Representative from 2013 to 2020, has been a Union Township Trustee since 2022, and has operated a small tax preparation business since 2010, per his campaign site.
One full term commencing March 13, 2027. Republican John Becker faces no Democratic candidate; the certified Nov. 3, 2026 election notice lists "No Valid Petition Filed" for the Democratic line.
Full race pageJudges
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate/Juvenile DivisionNonpartisan race · Nathan M. Little
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Nathan M. Little is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate/Juvenile Division.
Nathan M. Little Nonpartisan
Nathan M. Little currently serves as a judge of the Clermont County Municipal Court, appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine in 2024, and is running for the county's Probate/Juvenile Court judgeship, per the Municipal Court's official site. He earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2009 and previously served as a magistrate in the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas' Domestic Relations Division and as a partner at the law firm Combs, Schaefer, Ball & Little, practicing business law, real estate, probate and civil litigation, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nathan M. Little.
Ohio judicial candidates print on the November ballot without a party label. One full term commencing Feb. 9, 2027. Nathan M. Little faces no Democratic candidate; the certified Nov. 3, 2026 election notice lists "No Valid Petition Filed" for the Democratic line. Little currently serves as a Clermont County Municipal Court judge, not on the Probate/Juvenile bench, per the Municipal Court's official site.
Full race pageJudge of the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals (term commencing Jan. 1, 2027)Nonpartisan race · Matthew Byrne
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matthew Byrne is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals (term commencing Jan. 1, 2027).
Matthew Byrne Nonpartisan
Matthew Byrne is the incumbent judge of the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals, elected in 2020 with a term that began Jan. 1, 2021, per the court's official site. He practiced employment law at Jackson Lewis P.C. from 2010 to 2020 and earlier at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and earned his law degree, cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Matthew Byrne.
The Twelfth District Court of Appeals covers Clermont, Butler, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, Preble and Warren counties; the certified election notice lists Butler County as the district's most populous county for tie-breaking purposes. Ohio judicial candidates print on the November ballot without a party label. Matthew Byrne faces no Democratic candidate; the certified Nov. 3, 2026 election notice lists "No Valid Petition Filed" for the Democratic line.
Full race pageJudge of the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals (term commencing Feb. 9, 2027)Nonpartisan race · Robert A. Hendrickson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert A. Hendrickson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals (term commencing Feb. 9, 2027).
Robert A. Hendrickson Nonpartisan
Robert A. Hendrickson is the incumbent judge of the Ohio Twelfth District Court of Appeals, elected in 2008 with a term that began Feb. 9, 2009, per the court's official site. He maintained a private law practice for more than 23 years in Monroe, Ohio, and previously served as a public defender and as a Butler County Area III Court judge, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert A. Hendrickson.
The Twelfth District Court of Appeals covers Clermont, Butler, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, Preble and Warren counties; the certified election notice lists Butler County as the district's most populous county for tie-breaking purposes. Ohio judicial candidates print on the November ballot without a party label. Robert A. Hendrickson faces no Democratic candidate; the certified Nov. 3, 2026 election notice lists "No Valid Petition Filed" for the Democratic line.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Clermont County is split across 2 Ohio House districts.
Find your districts by addressOhio House: 2 districtsDistricts 62, 63
Ohio House District 62Ian Schwartz (D) · Jean Schmidt (R) · Ron Grethel (Libertarian)
Ian Schwartz Democratic
- Stabilizing property taxes and electricity rates and ending taxpayer subsidies to developers
- Protecting Medicare and Medicaid and lowering prescription drug costs
- Support for law enforcement, fire and emergency services plus mental health resources
Per the campaign site.
About Ian Schwartz
Ian Schwartz is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Schwartz served in the U.S. Air Force from 2007 to 2011, per Schwartz campaign site. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky University's Salmon P. Chase College of Law, per Schwartz campaign site.
Jean Schmidt Republican Incumbent
Jean Schmidt is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Jean Schmidt is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Schmidt, the Republican incumbent, represents Ohio House District 62, per the Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Ron Grethel Libertarian
- Supports ranked-choice voting and open primaries
- Supports paid parental leave and affordable maternity care
- Supports infrastructure investment in Clermont County
Per the campaign site.
About Ron Grethel
Ron Grethel is an Army National Guard veteran who served eight years as an Air Defense Artillery officer, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, per his campaign site. He now works in technology after a career in the insurance industry, per his campaign site.
Ian Schwartz (Democratic), Jean Schmidt (Republican), Ron Grethel (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 62; Jean Schmidt is the sitting member, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageOhio House District 63Debbie Davidson (D) · Adam C. Bird (R)
Debbie Davidson Democratic
- Lowering property taxes and addressing utility costs tied to data-center expansion
- Supporting small businesses and local farmers
- Government transparency, including banning undisclosed agreements
Per the campaign site.
About Debbie Davidson
Davidson is a military spouse who has worked in healthcare, government and the nonprofit sector, per the campaign site. She grew up in a working-class family in southwest Ohio and lived temporarily in Washington, D.C. while her husband served on active duty, per the campaign site.
Adam C. Bird Republican Incumbent
Adam C. Bird is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Adam C. Bird is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Bird, the Republican incumbent, represents Ohio House District 63, per the Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Debbie Davidson (Democratic), Adam C. Bird (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 63; Adam C. Bird is the sitting member, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageBallot questions
7 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Clermont County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Batavia Township Fire & EMS Additional LevyLocal · Additional levy of 8.4 mills, continuing, for providing and maintaining a fire and EMS department.
Additional levy of 8.4 mills, continuing, for providing and maintaining a fire and EMS department. Pending Ohio Secretary of State approval as of the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; applies to the Batavia Fire & EMS district, not countywide. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
Full detailsBethel-Tate Local School District Renewal LevyLocal · Renewal levy of 5.48 mills for 5 years for current operating expenses.
Renewal levy of 5.48 mills for 5 years for current operating expenses. Approved to the ballot per the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; applies to the Bethel-Tate Local School District, not countywide. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
Full detailsClermont County Children Services Renewal LevyCountywide · Renewal levy of 0.8 mill for 5 years for the support of children services and the care and placement of children.
Renewal levy of 0.8 mill for 5 years for the support of children services and the care and placement of children. Approved to the ballot per the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; a countywide levy. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
Full detailsUnion Township Safety Services Additional LevyLocal · Additional levy of 1.99 mills, continuing, for providing and maintaining police, fire and EMS services.
Additional levy of 1.99 mills, continuing, for providing and maintaining police, fire and EMS services. Approved to the ballot per the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; applies to Union Township, not countywide. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
Full detailsU.S. Grant Joint Vocational School District Bond and Additional LevyLocal · Bond issue of 1.15 mills for 37 years plus an additional continuing tax levy of 0.84 mill for general permanent improvements and to pay annual debt charges on the bond.
Bond issue of 1.15 mills for 37 years plus an additional continuing tax levy of 0.84 mill for general permanent improvements and to pay annual debt charges on the bond. Approved to the ballot per the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; applies to the U.S. Grant Joint Vocational School District, not countywide. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
Full detailsWashington Township Police, Fire & EMS Additional LevyLocal · Additional levy of 5.5 mills for 5 years for police, fire and ambulance services.
Additional levy of 5.5 mills for 5 years for police, fire and ambulance services. Approved to the ballot per the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; applies to Washington Township, not countywide. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
Full detailsLocal Option: Amy's F & B, LLC (dba Scramblers), Williamsburg precinct UN-GLocal · Whether to permit Sunday sales of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Amy's F & B, LLC (dba Scramblers).
Whether to permit Sunday sales of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Amy's F & B, LLC (dba Scramblers). Local liquor-option question pending Ohio Secretary of State approval, per the county's Aug. 17, 2026 certified list; applies only to precinct UN-G, not countywide. Source: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/clermontcounty/11-3-2026%20issues.pdf.
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Ohio nominees were set by the May 5 primary; a plurality wins in November, unopposed candidates still print, and judicial candidates appear without party labels, per the Secretary of State.
Who is on the ballot in Clermont County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Clermont County sample ballot 2026: see where the county commissioner, county auditor and ohio house candidates stand on the budget, taxes and roads. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Ohio?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are listed on the Ohio election hub. Ohio election hub →
What ballot questions are on the Clermont County ballot?
7 ballot questions: Batavia Township Fire & EMS Additional Levy; Bethel-Tate Local School District Renewal Levy; Clermont County Children Services Renewal Levy; and more. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.