Eric Terford
Candidate for Franklin County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- Machinist
- Lives in
- Whitehall
A machinist who previously worked as a real estate appraiser in Florida and as a volunteer firefighter. He was the Libertarian nominee for Ohio House District 2 in 2024.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Opposes regulations that infringe on individual rights.
One of three key campaign messages listed in his 2024 Ballotpedia survey.
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“The importance of protecting personal freedoms, opposing regulations that infringe on individual rights.”
Government & transparency
Proposes easing ballot access for candidates outside major parties.
His answer, in a 2024 Ballotpedia survey for his Ohio House campaign, to the first bill he would introduce.
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“The hurdles to individuals not associated with a political party are virtually insurmountable.”
Supports requiring government to carry out passed ballot initiatives.
From his 2024 Ballotpedia survey.
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“There should be a mechanism in place that requires the government to abide by ballot initiatives that have passed in a timely manner.”
Opposes granting government emergency powers.
Asked in his 2024 Ballotpedia survey whether the legislature should oversee or grant emergency powers, he answered no to both.
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“When emergency powers are granted for any reason it becomes all too convenient to find an emergency that requires power.”
Supports more transparency and accountability in government operations.
One of three key campaign messages listed in his 2024 Ballotpedia survey.
ReportEric Terford - Ballotpedia (2024 Candidate Connection survey)Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
“Advocating for increased transparency in government operations, ensuring officials are held accountable for their actions at all levels of our government.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Eric Terford on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- 2026 General Election Candidates (revised September 22, 2026)
Election filing · Franklin County Board of Elections · vote.franklincountyohio.gov
- Eric Terford - Ballotpedia (2024 Candidate Connection survey)
Candidate questionnaire · Ballotpedia · ballotpedia.org
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