Jefferson County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
7 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 4 Jefferson County races, led by the Ohio House District 96 contest.
County offices
AuditorE. J. Conn (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
E. J. Conn (R) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Auditor.
E. J. Conn Republican
- Invest in technology to make networks and systems safer, more reliable, and efficient.
- Increase transparency by enrolling in the Ohio Online Checkbook to provide easy access to county spending data.
About E. J. Conn
E. J. Conn is the incumbent Republican Jefferson County Auditor, first elected in 2018. A lifetime resident of Jefferson County, he has over 20 years of experience in county government, including serving as deputy auditor. He previously administered a $1 million small business/nonprofit grant program for the county.
CommissionBrent G. Nemeth (D) · Eric Timmons (R)
Brent G. Nemeth (D) and Eric Timmons (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Commission.
Brent G. Nemeth Democrat
- Advocating for public policy that supports agriculture
- Promoting youth involvement in the agriculture industry
- Informing the public about agriculture and rural life, while combating false stereotypes
About Brent G. Nemeth
Brent G. Nemeth is a Democratic Party candidate running for election to the Jefferson County Commission in Ohio, with the primary scheduled for May 5, 2026. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Nemeth also serves as the organization director for the Ohio Farm Bureau, engaging with members across four counties. He brings a diverse background in agriculture, engineering, law, and education to his public service.
Eric Timmons Republican
- Job creation and opportunities for young people
- Implementing term limits for elected officials
- Addressing crime
About Eric Timmons
Eric Timmons is a Republican candidate who previously served as Steubenville's Third Ward Councilman, having been appointed in 2016. He is currently challenging for a Jefferson County Commissioner seat. Timmons has voiced concerns about crime, opportunities for young people, and supports term limits for elected officials.
Judges
County Court of Common PleasMichael C. Bednar (D) · Michelle Garcia Miller (D)
Michael C. Bednar (D) and Michelle Garcia Miller (D) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas.
Michael C. Bednar Democrat
Michael Bednar is an Associate Professor of Business Administration, Academic Director of Experiential Learning, and Robert & Karen May Faculty Fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the University of Illinois in 2008 after receiving his PhD in strategic management from the University of Texas at Austin.
Michelle Garcia Miller Democrat
Michelle Garcia Miller is a Democratic candidate who ran for election for judge of the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio in 2026. She previously served as a judge for the same court, having been elected in 2014. Miller has a background in nursing and law, having worked as a nurse for seventeen years before pursuing a legal career.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressOhio House District 96Charrie L. Foglio (D) · Ron Ferguson (R)
Charrie L. Foglio Democratic
- Campaign focus on stronger communities, honest leadership, and a future that works for working families across eastern Ohio.
Per the campaign site.
About Charrie L. Foglio
Foglio built a 40-year career in the music industry as a writer and part of artist management teams, working with performers recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Awards and the Kennedy Center Honors, per the campaign site. She later earned a law degree and became an attorney at age 50, and is a member of the American Federation of Musicians Union Local 142, per the campaign site. She grew up in Eastern Ohio and returned to Toronto, Ohio to care for her parents, per the campaign site.
Ron Ferguson Republican Incumbent
Ron Ferguson is the Republican incumbent for Ohio House District 96, serving his third term representing Jefferson and Monroe counties and eastern Belmont County, per the Ohio House of Representatives. He spent five years working as a television journalist, most recently for WTOV-TV in Steubenville, and is co-owner of 7 Ranges Entertainment, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Charrie L. Foglio (Democratic), Ron Ferguson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 96; Ron Ferguson 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.
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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 Jefferson County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Jefferson County sample ballot 2026: who is running for ohio house, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Ohio?
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