Montgomery County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
28 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 15 Montgomery County races, led by the Montgomery County Commissioner contest.
County offices
CommissionerCarolyn Rice (D) · Margie Christie (R)
Carolyn Rice (Democratic) and Margie Christie (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Commissioner.
Carolyn Rice Democratic
- Experienced, steady leadership on county government
- Enhancing quality of life for county families
Per the campaign site.
About Carolyn Rice
Carolyn Rice is the Democratic incumbent Montgomery County commissioner, having served the county for 19 years, first as county treasurer and then as commissioner since her 2018 election, per her campaign site. She was chosen by her fellow commissioners to serve as the board's 2026 president, per Montgomery County government.
Margie Christie Republican
- Fiscal accountability and taxpayer transparency
- Transparent county government focused on residents
Per the campaign site.
About Margie Christie
Margie Christie has a career in nonprofits championing families across Montgomery County, per the campaign site. She has experience managing budgets, advocating for families, and building community partnerships, per the campaign site.
Democratic incumbent Carolyn Rice, first elected commissioner in 2018 and previously county treasurer, is unopposed in her party's primary and faces Republican Margie Christie, a former Dayton Right to Life executive director who won a three-way May 5, 2026 GOP primary with about 33% of the vote, per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageAuditorKarl Keith (D) · Tammy Murphy (R)
Karl Keith (Democratic) and Tammy Murphy (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Auditor.
Karl Keith Democratic
- Financial transparency in county government
- Fiscal responsibility and stewardship of taxpayer resources
Per the campaign site.
About Karl Keith
Karl Keith is the Democratic incumbent Montgomery County Auditor, having been appointed to the office in December 2000 and elected to six full terms since, most recently in 2022, per the county government's official biography. He holds political science degrees from Ashland College and Miami University, per the same source.
Tammy Murphy Republican
- Property tax reform and alternative funding models
- Fair, transparent property assessments
Per the campaign site.
About Tammy Murphy
Tammy Murphy is a real estate agent and small business owner who has been involved in citizen-led campaigns to abolish property taxes, per her campaign site and the Dayton Daily News. She ran unopposed in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary in county auditor, per the Dayton Daily News.
Democratic incumbent Karl Keith, auditor since 2000 and elected to six full terms, faces Republican Tammy Murphy, a real estate agent who ran unopposed in her primary, per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageJudges
Common Pleas Court Judge (General Division, unexpired term, Adkins seat)Nonpartisan race · Steve Abshire · Richard Glennon
Steve Abshire and Richard Glennon are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge (General Division, unexpired term, Adkins seat).
Steve Abshire Nonpartisan
Steve Abshire was born and raised in Montgomery County and served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm, per his campaign site. He earned his undergraduate and master's degrees from Wright State University and his law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law, per his campaign site. He began his career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Montgomery County and later served as a Juvenile Court Magistrate in Greene County before joining the Montgomery County Common Pleas bench, per his campaign site.
Richard Glennon Nonpartisan
Richard Glennon is a local prosecutor who was nominated in the Democratic primary in the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court seat of retired Judge Dennis Adkins, per the Dayton Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Richard Glennon.
Nominated in partisan May 2026 primaries but elected without party designation on Ohio's November ballot; race is for the seat of retired Judge Dennis Adkins. Steve Abshire, nominated in the Republican primary, was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to the seat earlier in 2026; Richard Glennon, nominated in the Democratic primary, is a local prosecutor. Per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageCommon Pleas Court Judge (General Division, Skelton seat)Nonpartisan race · Michele Henne · Kelly Madzey
Michele Henne and Kelly Madzey are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge (General Division, Skelton seat).
Michele Henne Nonpartisan
Michele Henne was appointed to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court seat of Judge Richard Skelton upon his retirement in 2025, per the Dayton Daily News. She was nominated in the Republican primary in the November general election. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Michele Henne.
Kelly Madzey Nonpartisan
Kelly Madzey has served for nearly two decades as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Montgomery County, per her campaign site. Her work has included child abuse cases and homicide prosecutions, per her campaign site.
Nominated in partisan May 2026 primaries but elected without party designation on Ohio's November ballot; race is for the seat of retired Judge Richard Skelton. Michele Henne, nominated in the Republican primary, was appointed to the seat upon Skelton's retirement in 2025; Kelly Madzey, nominated in the Democratic primary, is a prosecutor. Per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageCommon Pleas Court Judge (General Division, Dankof seat)Nonpartisan race · Derek Muncy · Anne Keeton
Derek Muncy and Anne Keeton are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge (General Division, Dankof seat).
Derek Muncy Nonpartisan
Derek Muncy is an attorney who describes his career as focused on protecting constitutional rights and expanding access to justice in Montgomery County, per his campaign site.
Anne Keeton Nonpartisan
Anne Keeton is running for the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court seat being vacated by retiring Judge Steve Dankof, per the Dayton Daily News. She was nominated in the Democratic primary. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Anne Keeton.
Nominated in partisan May 2026 primaries but elected without party designation on Ohio's November ballot; race is for the seat of retiring Judge Steve Dankof. Derek Muncy, nominated in the Republican primary, and Anne Keeton, nominated in the Democratic primary, are both running for the open seat. Per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageCommon Pleas Court Judge (Juvenile Division, Bruns seat)Nonpartisan race · Nicholas Sylvain · Hope Smalls
Nicholas Sylvain and Hope Smalls are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge (Juvenile Division, Bruns seat).
Nicholas Sylvain Nonpartisan
Nicholas Sylvain earned a chemical engineering degree from the University of Dayton and a law degree from William & Mary, per his campaign site. He began his career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Montgomery County, handling felony, homicide and family violence cases, per his campaign site. He has served on the Montgomery County bench since 2002, currently as one of two Juvenile Court judges, per his campaign site.
Hope Smalls Nonpartisan
Hope Smalls served as a Juvenile Court Magistrate in Montgomery County from November 2019 to May 2026, per her campaign site. Her work included presiding over the Family Treatment Court and serving the community through the YWCA, per her campaign site.
Nominated in partisan May 2026 primaries but elected without party designation on Ohio's November ballot; race is for the seat of former Juvenile Court Judge Julie Bruns. Nicholas Sylvain, nominated in the Republican primary, replaced Bruns after she left the bench in 2026; Hope Smalls, nominated in the Democratic primary, is a magistrate at the county's Juvenile Court. Per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageProbate Court JudgeNonpartisan race · David Brannon · Cassandra Rice
David Brannon and Cassandra Rice are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Probate Court Judge.
David Brannon Nonpartisan
David Brannon is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County who graduated from Centerville High School in 1998 and Miami University in 2002, earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2005, per Montgomery County government. As Probate Judge he created a five-year strategic plan focused on the mental health crisis, court access and technology, and started an Assisted Outpatient Treatment program to address the shortage of hospital beds for people with serious mental illness, per his campaign site.
Cassandra Rice Nonpartisan
- Fair, unbiased, transparent judicial decision-making
- A patient, attentive, community-focused court
Per the campaign site.
About Cassandra Rice
Cassandra Rice is a local attorney with experience as legal counsel and as an appointed estate representative or guardian in probate matters, per her campaign site and the Dayton Daily News. She was nominated in the Democratic primary in Montgomery County Probate Judge.
Nominated in partisan May 2026 primaries but elected without party designation on Ohio's November ballot. Republican incumbent David Brannon faces Democratic nominee Cassandra Rice, a local attorney, per the Dayton Daily News.
Full race pageCommon Pleas Court Judge (General Division, term beginning Jan. 1, 2027)Nonpartisan race · Susan D. Solle
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Susan D. Solle Nonpartisan
Susan D. Solle is a judge of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, General Division, per the court's official site. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot for a full term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, per the Dayton Daily News. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Susan D. Solle.
Susan D. Solle, nominated in the Democratic primary, is uncontested for a full Common Pleas Court General Division term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, per the Dayton Daily News. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageCommon Pleas Court Judge (General Division, term beginning July 2, 2027)Nonpartisan race · Elizabeth A. Ellis
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Elizabeth A. Ellis Nonpartisan
Elizabeth A. Ellis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge (General Division, term beginning July 2, 2027), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Elizabeth A. Ellis.
Elizabeth A. Ellis, nominated in the Republican primary, is uncontested for a Common Pleas Court General Division term beginning July 2, 2027, per the Dayton Daily News. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Montgomery County is split across 5 Ohio House districts.
Find your districts by addressOhio House: 5 districtsDistricts 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Ohio House District 36Rose Lounsbury (D) · Andrea White (R)
Rose Lounsbury Democratic
- Support public education and advocate for teachers and unions
- Protect Ohio's democratic institutions
- Advance policies she describes as centered on women and working families
Per the campaign site.
About Rose Lounsbury
Rose Lounsbury is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. A teacher and small-business owner who has lived in the Dayton area for 20 years, per campaign site.
Andrea White Republican Incumbent
Andrea White is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Andrea White is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Represents the 36th Ohio House District, covering Kettering, Oakwood, Riverside and parts of Dayton, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Rose Lounsbury (Democratic), Andrea White (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 36; Andrea White 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.
Full race pageOhio House District 37Tom Herner (D) · Tom Young (R)
Tom Herner Democratic
- Expand the Homestead Exemption to lower the cost of living
- Fully fund public schools through the Fair School Funding Plan
- Protect reproductive freedom as a constitutional right
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Herner
Tom Herner is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. A Centerville High School and Wright State University graduate with more than a decade of experience in banking, internal auditing and entrepreneurship, per Dayton Daily News.
Tom Young Republican Incumbent
- Education and workforce development
- Responsible use of taxpayer dollars
- Support for small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Young
Tom Young is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Tom Young is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Represents the 37th Ohio House District, covering Centerville and other parts of southern Montgomery County, and is seeking re-election in 2026, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory.
Tom Herner (Democratic), Tom Young (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 37; Tom Young 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.
Full race pageOhio House District 38Desiree Tims (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Desiree Tims Democratic Incumbent
- Supports funding for public schools and opposes reductions to public school resources
- Supports automatic voter registration and civic engagement programs
- Supports expanding access to healthcare and Medicaid programs
Per the campaign site.
About Desiree Tims
Desiree Tims is a lawyer who serves as Assistant Minority Whip in the Ohio House of Representatives, per her campaign site. She previously served as President and CEO of Innovation Ohio and worked on Capitol Hill for U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Kirsten Gillibrand, per her campaign site. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center, per her campaign site.
Desiree Tims (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 38; Desiree Tims 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.
Full race pageOhio House District 39Daquan Neal (D) · Mark Campbell (R)
Daquan Neal Democratic
- Supports policies to lower the cost of living, including housing and rent costs
- Supports expanding access to education and job training
Per the campaign site.
About Daquan Neal
Daquan Neal is a candidate for Ohio House District 39 in Montgomery County, per his campaign site. No detailed occupational or career background was posted on the site's About page as of September 27, 2026.
Mark Campbell Republican
- Supports reducing state government spending and providing tax relief
- Supports reducing regulations on businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Mark Campbell
Mark Campbell has served on Huber Heights City Council for nearly four decades, including five terms as Vice Mayor, per his campaign site. He currently works as a Performance Manager for Gerber Collision & Glass after spending nearly 40 years as president of a collision-repair business, per his campaign site.
Daquan Neal (Democratic), Mark Campbell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 39. Not on the November ballot: Phil Plummer, 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 40Timothy B. Hornbacker (D) · Rodney Creech (R) · Joshua A. Umbaugh (Libertarian)
Timothy B. Hornbacker Democratic
- Protecting family farms from corporate land purchases
- Closing corporate tax loopholes and keeping tax dollars local
- Investing in infrastructure, education and healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Timothy B. Hornbacker
Timothy B. Hornbacker is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Hornbacker is a retired nurse, paramedic/EMT and former dairy farmer and construction business owner, per Hornbacker campaign site.
Rodney Creech Republican Incumbent
Rodney Creech is serving his third term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 40th District, per his campaign site. He previously served as a Twin Township Trustee and a Preble County Commissioner, and started a lawn care business that has grown to more than 40 employees, per his campaign site.
Joshua A. Umbaugh Libertarian
Joshua A. Umbaugh is the Libertarian candidate for Ohio House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Umbaugh grew up in a small Midwestern town, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and has lived in Miamisburg for over a decade, per Umbaugh campaign site (search-indexed). He serves his community through his church, youth soccer, and the Citizens Urban Forestry Advisory Board, per Umbaugh campaign site (search-indexed).
Timothy B. Hornbacker (Democratic), Rodney Creech (Republican), Joshua A. Umbaugh (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 40; Rodney Creech 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.
Full race pageOhio 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 pageBallot questions
9 local ballot questions from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in Montgomery County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
Dayton schools operating and permanent-improvement levyDayton Public Schools · Dayton Public Schools asks voters to approve a new levy combining current operating expenses and general permanent improvements, with no expiration date.
Dayton Public Schools asks voters to approve a new levy combining current operating expenses and general permanent improvements, with no expiration date.
Miamisburg schools income tax for operating expensesMiamisburg City School District · Miamisburg City School District asks voters to approve a continuing income tax for operating expenses.
Miamisburg City School District asks voters to approve a continuing income tax for operating expenses.
Northridge schools permanent-improvement levyNorthridge Local School District · Northridge Local School District asks voters to approve a continuing levy for general permanent improvements.
Northridge Local School District asks voters to approve a continuing levy for general permanent improvements.
Jackson Township parks and recreation levyJackson Township · Jackson Township asks voters to approve a new 10-year levy for parks and recreational purposes.
Jackson Township asks voters to approve a new 10-year levy for parks and recreational purposes.
Jefferson Township current expenses levyJefferson Township · Jefferson Township asks voters to approve a new 5-year levy for current expenses.
Jefferson Township asks voters to approve a new 5-year levy for current expenses.
Union income tax increase for police and fireCity of Union · The City of Union asks voters to approve an income tax increase, on top of its existing continuing income tax, dedicated to police and fire services.
The City of Union asks voters to approve an income tax increase, on top of its existing continuing income tax, dedicated to police and fire services.
Oakwood schools levy renewalOakwood City School District · Oakwood City School District asks voters to renew a continuing property tax levy.
Oakwood City School District asks voters to renew a continuing property tax levy.
Oakwood city levy renewalCity of Oakwood · The City of Oakwood asks voters to renew a property tax levy for five more years.
The City of Oakwood asks voters to renew a property tax levy for five more years.
German Township senior services levy renewalGerman Township · German Township asks voters to renew a property tax levy dedicated to senior citizen services for five more years.
German Township asks voters to renew a property tax levy dedicated to senior citizen services for five more years.
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Who is on the ballot in Montgomery County, Ohio on November 3, 2026?
Montgomery County sample ballot 2026: see where the county commissioner and county auditor candidates stand on schools, the budget and housing. 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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What ballot questions are on the Montgomery County ballot?
9 ballot questions: Dayton schools operating and permanent-improvement levy; Miamisburg schools income tax for operating expenses; Northridge schools permanent-improvement levy; and more. Each question page explains what a yes vote and a no vote would do.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.