Miami County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
9 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 6 Miami County races, led by the Miami County Commissioner contest.
County offices
CommissionerTed Mercer (R) · William M. Whitten (D)
Ted Mercer Republican Incumbent
- Pursue state-level property tax reform to provide relief for homeowners, farmers and businesses while protecting essential local services
- Construct a new county animal shelter and expand the Job and Family Services Center
- Update the county zoning code with stronger regulations for large-scale developments such as data centers
Per the Dayton Daily News.
About Ted Mercer
Ted Mercer is the owner and president of Mercer Group, Inc., a regional athletic field contracting company based in Troy, and brings more than 45 years of business experience to the office, per the Miami County official biography. He is seeking a third term as Miami County commissioner, per the Dayton Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ted Mercer.
William M. Whitten Democrat
- Strengthen local infrastructure
- Support agriculture and preserve the county's rural character
- Promote job creation and economic opportunity for residents and small businesses
Per the Dayton Daily News.
About William M. Whitten
William M. Whitten has spent more than 40 years in the construction industry as a project manager, superintendent and general foreman for major steel erection contractors, per the Dayton Daily News. A union ironworker since 1979, he has served more than 20 years on the Ironworkers Executive Committee, per the Dayton Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for William M. Whitten.
Republican incumbent Ted Mercer, seeking a third term, faces Democratic challenger William M. Whitten on the Nov. 3 ballot for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, per the Dayton Daily News. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageAuditorMatthew W. Gearhardt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matthew W. Gearhardt (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Miami County Auditor.
Matthew W. Gearhardt Republican Incumbent
Matthew W. Gearhardt serves as Miami County's chief fiscal officer as auditor, responsible for issuing county payments and preparing the county's annual financial report, per the auditor's office website. He and his staff received the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction in December 2024, an honor given to fewer than 4% of the local governments the state audits, per Miami Valley Today. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matthew W. Gearhardt.
Republican Matthew W. Gearhardt is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot, per the county Board of Elections' filing list.
Full race pageJudges
Judge of the Miami County Court of Common PleasNonpartisan race · Jeannine N. Pratt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeannine N. Pratt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Miami County Court of Common Pleas.
Jeannine N. Pratt Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jeannine N. Pratt has served as a judge of the Miami County Court of Common Pleas General Division since her election in 2014, after 18 years as a Miami County assistant prosecuting attorney handling child abuse and neglect and felony criminal cases, per the county's official biography. She holds a law degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School and has served five terms as the court's administrative judge, per the official biography. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeannine N. Pratt.
Jeannine N. Pratt is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot; Ohio judicial candidates print without a party label. She filed in the Republican primary, per the county Board of Elections' filing list.
Full race pageJudge of the Miami County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile/Probate DivisionNonpartisan race · Katherine Kemp Severt
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Katherine Kemp Severt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of the Miami County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile/Probate Division.
Katherine Kemp Severt Nonpartisan
Katherine Kemp Severt currently serves as chief magistrate of the Miami County Juvenile Court, per county court records. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Katherine Kemp Severt.
Katherine Kemp Severt is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot; Ohio judicial candidates print without a party label. She filed in the Republican primary, per the county Board of Elections' filing list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressOhio Senate District 5Jeffrey Harris (D) · Phil Plummer (R)
Jeffrey Harris Democratic
Jeffrey Harris of Troy is the Democratic nominee for the open Ohio Senate District 5 seat, running against Republican Phil Plummer, per the Journal-News. No campaign website or additional biographical detail was found as of September 11, 2026.
Phil Plummer Republican
Phil Plummer, the Republican nominee for the open Ohio Senate District 5 seat, currently represents Ohio House District 39 and previously served as Sheriff of Montgomery County, per his official Ohio House biography. He is not the incumbent in this Senate race, which is open. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jeffrey Harris (Democratic), Phil Plummer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio Senate District 5. Not on the November ballot: Stephen A. Huffman, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Full race pageOhio House District 80Katie Koehler Wagner (D) · Johnathan Newman (R)
Katie Koehler Wagner Democratic
- Affordable and accessible health care
- Quality public schools
- Affordable energy for homes and businesses
Per the candidate profile.
About Katie Koehler Wagner
Katie Koehler Wagner, the Democratic nominee for Ohio House District 80, is a teacher and stay-at-home mother of four with a B.S. in early childhood education from Wright State University. She founded Resist+Persist, a civic engagement organization, per a Matriots Ohio candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Johnathan Newman Republican Incumbent
Johnathan Newman, the Republican incumbent, has represented Ohio House District 80 since January 2025. He is founding senior pastor of Koinos Church in Troy and holds degrees in religious studies, sociology and divinity, per his official Ohio House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Katie Koehler Wagner (Democratic), Johnathan Newman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 80; Johnathan Newman 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 Miami County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Miami County sample ballot 2026: see where the county commissioner and county auditor candidates stand on jobs and agriculture. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Ohio?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are listed on the Ohio election hub. Ohio election hub →
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.