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Ashland County Commissioner

Full term commencing 1/1/2027

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of three officials who run county government, set its budget and approve its contracts.

The seat's current commissioner, Denny Bittle (term expiring 12/31/2026), is not on the ballot.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Brandon Carpenter

Republican

Business owner · Ashland

The gist

  • Proposes holding some commissioner meetings in the evening.
  • Proposes posting project updates on the commissioners' Facebook page.
  • Proposes working with township trustees on business-friendly zoning.
More about Brandon
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  1. Proposes holding some commissioner meetings in the evening.

    4 Ashland County commissioner candidates share campaign plans

    News coverage · Ashland Source · Jan 28, 2026 · ashlandsource.com

    “Having some nightly meetings so the public can attend”

  2. Proposes posting project updates on the commissioners' Facebook page.

    4 Ashland County commissioner candidates share campaign plans

    News coverage · Ashland Source · Jan 28, 2026 · ashlandsource.com

    “Utilizing social media to make more announcements and updates about projects through the commissioner's Facebook page”

  3. Proposes working with township trustees on business-friendly zoning.

    4 Ashland County commissioner candidates share campaign plans

    News coverage · Ashland Source · Jan 28, 2026 · ashlandsource.com

    “Carpenter said he wants to work with township trustees to make zoning more business-friendly.”

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Ashland County Commissioner, Full term commencing 1/1/2027 · 2026 General Election · The Gist