County

Sandusky County Commissioner

Unexpired term ending 1/2/2029

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.

Justin C. Smith was appointed to the seat in April 2026.

Candidates Compare by issue

Jill A. Simpson

Democratic

The gist

Pledges responsible, transparent, data-based county budgeting.
Supports workforce training and efforts to attract jobs.

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Pledges responsible, transparent, data-based county budgeting.
Jill Simpson leaving United Way of Sandusky County to run for county commissioner against Justin Smith
News coverage · TiffinOhio.net · tiffinohio.net
“she pledges to maintain responsible budgeting, promote transparency and accountability in county government, and base decisions on facts, data and long-term planning”
Supports workforce training and efforts to attract jobs.
Jill Simpson leaving United Way of Sandusky County to run for county commissioner against Justin Smith
News coverage · TiffinOhio.net · tiffinohio.net
“she would support local businesses, strengthen workforce training and work to attract and retain jobs”

Justin C. Smith

RepublicanIncumbent

Sandusky County Commissioner

The gist

Pledges balanced budgets and responsible county spending.

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Pledges balanced budgets and responsible county spending.
Sandusky County's all-Republican commission freezes spending, hiring amid projected $4.3M shortfall
News coverage · TiffinOhio.net · quoting his campaign website · tiffinohio.net
“balanced budgets, responsible spending, and efficient government that delivers results”

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