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Tuscarawas County Commissioner

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Economy & jobs

  • Kent A. WatsonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Kristin R. ZemisRepublican

    • Pledges to pursue state and federal grant opportunities.In office
    • Supports local businesses and workforce development.In office

Government & transparency

  • Kent A. WatsonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Kristin R. ZemisRepublican

    • Pledges continued collaboration with townships, villages and municipalities.In office

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; 2 issues covered in this race.