County
Wood County Commissioner
Full term commencing 1/1/2027
- 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.
Joseph R. DeMare is listed as an Independent on the board's candidate list; no party label is printed next to his name on the ballot.
Taxes & budget
Brenna ReynoldsDemocratic
- Opposes using one-time funds for ongoing operating expenses.
Ryan E. LeeRepublican
No documented position found.
Joseph R. DeMareIndependent
- Opposes the Meta data center's 15-year tax abatement.
Public safety
Brenna ReynoldsDemocratic
- Proposes a standing county Fire and EMS Collaboration Council.
Ryan E. LeeRepublican
No documented position found.
Joseph R. DeMareIndependent
No documented position found.
Housing
Brenna ReynoldsDemocratic
- Supports impact analysis so new development pays its share.
Ryan E. LeeRepublican
No documented position found.
Joseph R. DeMareIndependent
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Brenna ReynoldsDemocratic
- Supports only performance-based, time-limited tax incentives.
Ryan E. LeeRepublican
No documented position found.
Joseph R. DeMareIndependent
- Pledges not to approve any data centers in Wood County.
Roads & infrastructure
Brenna ReynoldsDemocratic
- Supports multiyear planning for county roads, bridges and facilities.
Ryan E. LeeRepublican
No documented position found.
Joseph R. DeMareIndependent
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Brenna ReynoldsDemocratic
- Supports proactive county cybersecurity investments.
Ryan E. LeeRepublican
No documented position found.
Joseph R. DeMareIndependent
- Pledges not to sign nondisclosure agreements as commissioner.
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.