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Lucas County, Ohio

Lucas County Commissioner

3 candidates are tracked for Lucas County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Brown, Brenden Johnson and Lisa A. Sobecki. Candidate information follows official Lucas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

One seat on the ballot. Incumbent Lisa A. Sobecki (D), whose term as board president expires January 1, 2027, seeks reelection against Laura Brown (R) and Brenden Johnson (L), per the 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, Lisa A. Sobecki, is on the ballot.

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Laura Brown

Republican

Biography

Laura Brown appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lucas County Commissioner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Laura Brown.

Brenden Johnson

Libertarian

Biography

Brenden Johnson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lucas County Commissioner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brenden Johnson.

Lisa A. Sobecki

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Sobecki is the sitting Lucas County Commissioner and president of the Board of County Commissioners, with a term expiring January 1, 2027, per Lucas County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Lisa A. Sobecki.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lucas County Commissioner in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Lucas County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Laura Brown, Brenden Johnson and Lisa A. Sobecki. Candidate information follows official Lucas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lucas 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 Lucas County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General DivisionJudge of the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic RelationsJudge of the Court of Common Pleas, JuvenileSee all 14 Lucas County races
Candidate profiles
Laura Brown, full profileBrenden Johnson, full profileLisa A. Sobecki, full profileOfficial Ohio election office