John B. Rauch
Candidate for Washington County Commissioner, Unexpired term ending 1/1/2029
Background
Has worked for 30 years with rural communities to plan and finance water and development projects, and is vice president of the Little Hocking Water Association.
Documented positions
Environment & parks
Signed request for injection well moratorium
ReportCandidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing OhioNews coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“He signed the request for the moratorium on injection wells.”
Pledges to advocate for safe drinking water
ReportCandidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing OhioNews coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“As a county commissioner I would advocate for safe drinking water”
Government & transparency
Opposes nondisclosure agreements on data center projects
He said nondisclosure agreements signed by local leaders on data center projects lead to misinformation.
ReportCandidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing OhioNews coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“Those types of agreements lead to misinformation due to the lack of direct information.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John B. Rauch on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Ballot Display (sample ballots by precinct), Washington County - 11/3/2026 General Election
Election filing · Washington County Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026 · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Commissioner Greg Nohe signs petition for moratorium on injection wells
News coverage · Marietta Times · mariettatimes.com
- Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
News coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
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