2 candidates are tracked for Stark County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony M. Townsend and Alan Harold. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
This is the one commission seat up in 2026 (Alan Harold's term runs until 12/31/2026); fellow commissioners Bill Smith and Richard Regula are not on this year's ballot, per the county's official Elected Officials List. Harold won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary over Canal Fulton Mayor Joe Schultz, per WHBC News; Townsend was unopposed in the Democratic primary, per the county's official primary results.
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, Alan Harold, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Townsend represents Ward 4 on Massillon City Council, per the city's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tony M. Townsend.
Republican Incumbent
Harold was appointed Stark County Commissioner in November 2024 after having served as Stark County Auditor for nearly 14 years, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Alan Harold.
Who is running for Stark County Commissioner in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Stark County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony M. Townsend and Alan Harold. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Stark 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 Stark County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Stark County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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