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Medina County, Ohio

Medina County Commissioner

2 candidates are tracked for Medina County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie A. McNabb and Cheryl Minichiello. Candidate information follows official Medina County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Term 1/1/2027-12/31/2030. Neither nominee is a sitting Medina County commissioner; the current board (Colleen Swedyk, Stephen Hambley, Aaron Harrison) is not up this cycle, per the county's official commissioners page. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 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.

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Julie A. McNabb

Republican

Top priorities
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Smart economic development
  • Strong support for police, fire, and EMS

Per the campaign site.

Biography

McNabb is a small business owner with more than 18 years of entrepreneurial experience as co-owner of JK Gift Shop and The Interior Design Studio, per her campaign site. She currently serves as a councilwoman in Westfield Center, was the 2025 president of the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Board, and has served on the City of Medina Economic Development Committee since 2013.

Cheryl Minichiello

Democratic

Biography

Cheryl Minichiello appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Medina 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 Cheryl Minichiello.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Medina County Commissioner in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Medina County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie A. McNabb and Cheryl Minichiello. Candidate information follows official Medina County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Medina 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 Medina County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge, General DivisionMedina County Juvenile/Probate JudgeOhio House District 66See all 6 Medina County races
Candidate profiles
Julie A. McNabb, full profileCheryl Minichiello, full profileOfficial Ohio election office