County
Hardy County Commission
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 6 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county commission adopts the county budget, sets the county levy, oversees county offices and hears estate and election matters.
Elected countywide; not more than one resident of any magisterial district may be elected.
Taxes & budget
Michael P. PhillipsRepublican
- Opposes raising taxes; expects ambulance fees to rise.
Shawna M. CritesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Doug M. MongoldIndependent
No documented position found.
Hunter FlinnNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael P. PhillipsRepublican
- Supports keeping younger residents in the county with local jobs.
Shawna M. CritesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Doug M. MongoldIndependent
No documented position found.
Hunter FlinnNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Michael P. PhillipsRepublican
- Opposes the Old Fields solar project.
Shawna M. CritesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Doug M. MongoldIndependent
No documented position found.
Hunter FlinnNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Michael P. PhillipsRepublican
- Supports more transparency in county EMS operations.
Shawna M. CritesDemocratic
No documented position found.
Doug M. MongoldIndependent
No documented position found.
Hunter FlinnNo Party Affiliation
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; 4 issues covered in this race.