County

Washington County Commissioner

Unexpired term ending 1/1/2029

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 3
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 sample ballot prints no party label for Justin A. Harris.

Candidates Compare by issue

Justin A. Harris

No party listed

The gist

Supports moratorium on out-of-state brine disposal in the county
Opposes nondisclosure agreements in data center development

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Supports moratorium on out-of-state brine disposal in the county
Commissioner Greg Nohe signs petition for moratorium on injection wells
News coverage · Marietta Times · mariettatimes.com
“stopping out of state brine from coming to (Washington County)”
Opposes nondisclosure agreements in data center development
Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
News coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“He said some of the nondisclosure agreements involved in data center development is not good for the public.”

John B. Rauch

Democratic

The gist

Signed request for injection well moratorium
Pledges to advocate for safe drinking water
Opposes nondisclosure agreements on data center projects

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Signed request for injection well moratorium
Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
News coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“He signed the request for the moratorium on injection wells.”
Pledges to advocate for safe drinking water
Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
News coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“As a county commissioner I would advocate for safe drinking water”
Opposes nondisclosure agreements on data center projects
Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
News coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“Those types of agreements lead to misinformation due to the lack of direct information.”

Ronald Gregory Nohe

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

Signed petition for Class II injection well moratorium
Supports economic development and job training for young people

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Signed petition for Class II injection well moratorium
Commissioner Greg Nohe signs petition for moratorium on injection wells
News coverage · Marietta Times · mariettatimes.com
“Commissioner Greg Nohe confirmed his signature on Washington for Safe Drinking Water's petition for a moratorium on Class II injection wells”
Supports economic development and job training for young people
Candidates spoke in Marietta about a number of issues facing Ohio
News coverage · Parkersburg News and Sentinel · newsandsentinel.com
“economic development; fiscal responsibility where taxpayer money is being spent wisely, workforce development in job training for young people and public safety”

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