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Wood County, Ohio

Wood County Commissioner

3 candidates are tracked for Wood County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenna Reynolds, Ryan E. Lee and Joseph R. DeMare. Candidate information follows official Wood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Term commencing 01/01/2027. Incumbent Republican Doris Herringshaw withdrew from the race in mid-2026 citing health concerns; the Wood County Republican Central Committee selected Ryan E. Lee from nine applicants on August 6, 2026 to take her place on the ballot, per BG Independent News and the Sentinel-Tribune. The seat is open; none of the three November candidates is the sitting commissioner.

What this office does

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.

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Brenna Reynolds

Brenna Reynolds

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Stronger coordination among fire and EMS providers to share resources while maintaining local control
  • Responsible financial stewardship and long-term investment in infrastructure, technology, and cybersecurity
  • Development that pays its fair share and strengthens the tax base without shifting costs to residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Reynolds is a two-term member of Rossford City Council whose professional background is in regional development and public service, helping communities navigate complex challenges, per her campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Ryan E. Lee

Republican

Biography

Lee is assistant superintendent at Penta Career Center and holds a master's degree in educational leadership and administration from Bowling Green State University, per BG Independent News. He has 24 years with the Central Joint Fire District as an active firefighter and former assistant fire chief, and previously served 14 years on the Elmwood Local Schools board of education and as mayor and a council member in Jerry City. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan E. Lee.

Joseph R. DeMare

Independent

Top priorities
  • Opposes further data center development in Wood County, including the Meta data center project
  • Supports grassroots democracy, improving the county parks system, and expanding social services

Per the Perrysburg Messenger Journal / Rossford Record Journal.

Biography

DeMare is co-chair of the Wood County Green Party, running as an independent because Ohio removed the party's ballot status in 2018, per BG Independent News. He gathered more than 600 petition signatures to qualify for the November ballot after announcing his candidacy in May 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Joseph R. DeMare.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wood County Commissioner in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Wood County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brenna Reynolds, Ryan E. Lee and Joseph R. DeMare. Candidate information follows official Wood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Wood 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.

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

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Candidate profiles
Brenna Reynolds, full profileRyan E. Lee, full profileJoseph R. DeMare, full profileOfficial Ohio election office