Carolyn Rice
Candidate for Montgomery County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Lives in
- Kettering
Montgomery County commissioner since 2019 and the commission's 2026 president; previously Montgomery County treasurer. Before public office she was an elementary school teacher and worked in the private sector.
Documented positions
Education
Supports funding Preschool Promise and YouthWorks youth programs.
Rice named these programs as examples of investing in the county's future.
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“early childhood and other youth support through programs like Preschool Promise and YouthWorks”
Economy & jobs
Supports programs at the county's new Job and Training Center.
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“investing in programs at the new Job and Training Center that’s in development in Harrison Twp.”
Health & human services
Supports protecting access to essential county services.
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“protecting access to essential services and building opportunities for local families”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Carolyn Rice on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 General Election (ballot display, all precincts)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- 2026 Montgomery County Candidate Report (September 11, 2026)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · montgomery.boe.ohio.gov
- Unofficial Election Summary Results Report, May 5, 2026 Primary/Special Election (Internet Archive copy)
Election filing · Montgomery County Board of Elections · May 5, 2026 · web.archive.org
- Montgomery County commission, auditor, judges on ballot: Election 2026
News coverage · Dayton Daily News · daytondailynews.com
- Republican challenger to face off with Montgomery County Commission president for seat this fall
News coverage · Dayton Daily News · daytondailynews.com
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