Lake County, Ohio

Lake County Commissioner (unexpired term ending January 1, 2029)

2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Commissioner (unexpired term ending January 1, 2029) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Morgan R. McIntosh and Lisa Lewins. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican Morgan R. McIntosh, appointed to the seat January 6, 2026, faces Democrat Lisa Lewins for the balance of the unexpired term ending January 1, 2029, per the Lake County Board of Elections certified candidate list.

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, Morgan R. McIntosh, is on the ballot.

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Morgan R. McIntosh

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Morgan R. McIntosh is the incumbent Lake County commissioner, appointed to the seat on January 6, 2026, per the county government website. He spent two decades as president of AMFM Incorporated, a Willoughby-based manufacturing company, retiring in 2022 after its sale. He previously served 10 years on the Concord Township Zoning Commission. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Morgan R. McIntosh.

Lisa Lewins

Democratic

Biography

Lisa Lewins is the Democratic nominee for the Lake County commissioner seat with an unexpired term through January 1, 2029, per the Lake County Board of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lisa Lewins.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lake County Commissioner (unexpired term ending January 1, 2029) in 2026?

When is the Lake County Commissioner (unexpired term ending January 1, 2029) 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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Candidate roster from official Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Morgan R. McIntosh, full profile Lisa Lewins, full profile Official Ohio election office