One candidate is tracked for Wayne County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan Hofstetter. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Republican incumbent Jonathan Hofstetter is unopposed on the Nov. 3 ballot for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2027, per the county Board of Elections' filing list.
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. Four-year term. The sitting officeholder, Jonathan Hofstetter, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Jonathan Hofstetter is a Wayne County commissioner from Kidron who has worked as an area first responder and serves on the Sugar Creek Township board of trustees, per The Dalton Gazette & The Kidron News. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jonathan Hofstetter.
Who is running for Wayne County Commissioner in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Wayne County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jonathan Hofstetter. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Wayne 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 Wayne County ballot?
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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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