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Wayne County, Ohio

Wayne County Auditor

One candidate is tracked for Wayne County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Russell Robertson. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Republican incumbent Russell Robertson is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot, per the county Board of Elections' filing list.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Wayne County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Russell Robertson

Republican

Biography

Russell Robertson was appointed Wayne County auditor in February 2024 and elected later that year to complete the remainder of the term, after nine years working in the auditor's office as a GIS professional, per his League of Women Voters of Wayne County candidate biography. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Russell Robertson.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wayne County Auditor in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Wayne County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Russell Robertson. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wayne County Auditor 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.

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Candidate roster from official Wayne County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Russell Robertson, full profileOfficial Ohio election office