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Franklin County, Ohio

Franklin County Commissioner

2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erica C. Crawley and Eric Terford. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The field follows the board of elections certified list revised August 27, which carries incumbent Erica Crawley and Libertarian Eric Terford; the May Republican primary winner does not appear on it. Statewide Issue 3, a photo ID voting requirement, is also on every Ohio ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Erica C. Crawley, is on the ballot.

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Erica C. Crawley

Erica C. Crawley

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Erica C. Crawley is a Navy veteran and former state representative who has served as a Franklin County commissioner since 2021, per the county commissioners' official page and her campaign site.

Eric Terford

Libertarian

Biography

Eric Terford is on the board of elections certified candidate list for this seat's November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Commissioner in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Franklin County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erica C. Crawley and Eric Terford. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Franklin County Commissioner 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.

How do I see my exact Franklin County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Erica C. Crawley, full profileEric Terford, full profileOfficial Ohio election office