County
Miami 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.
Ted Mercer is the incumbent (Miami Valley Today, Dayton Daily News).
Taxes & budget
Bill WhittenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ted MercerRepublican
- Pledges to seek property tax relief with state lawmakers
- Supports continued scrutiny of county purchases and spending
Public safety
Bill WhittenDemocratic
- Opposes the county's cost figures for a new jail
Ted MercerRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Bill WhittenDemocratic
- Opposes data centers as currently proposed
- Supports job creation and opportunities for small businesses
Ted MercerRepublican
- Supports stronger zoning rules for large developments like data centers
Environment & parks
Bill WhittenDemocratic
- Supports preserving agriculture and the county's rural character
Ted MercerRepublican
- Proposes cleaning up a former salvage yard to expand recycling
Health & human services
Bill WhittenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ted MercerRepublican
- Proposes a new animal shelter and expanded JFS center
Government & transparency
Bill WhittenDemocratic
- Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparency in county government
Ted MercerRepublican
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; 6 issues covered in this race.