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Logan County Commission

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1
Term
6 years
Candidates
2
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.

The ballot names no residency district for this seat ("Not more than one resident of any magisterial district may be elected"); it prints each candidate's home district: Mendez, Omar, Dist. 2; Runyon, Pecks Mill, Dist. 3. The seat is held by Diana Barnette (term expires 12/31/2026), who lost the May Republican primary. The Logan Banner (Feb. 6, 2026) described the Republican primary as the race "in the second magisterial district"; the Secretary of State lists one county commission race with both nominees, so it is kept as one race without a residency label. Editor: confirm on the general-election sample ballot.

Government & transparency

  • Debbie MendezRepublican

    • Pledges transparency on how county money is spent.
  • Gary RunyonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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