County
Hocking County Commissioner
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
- Vote for
- 1
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Michael SchraderDemocratic
- Pledges to work closely with the auditor on county finances.
Tony WheelerRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Michael SchraderDemocratic
- Supports more safety stations or incentives for personnel.
Tony WheelerRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Michael SchraderDemocratic
- Supports attention to and possible expansion of sewer systems.
Tony WheelerRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Michael SchraderDemocratic
- Supports adopting a county solid waste district plan.
Tony WheelerRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Michael SchraderDemocratic
- Supports more prosecutor help collecting bed and property taxes.
Tony WheelerRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.