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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
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E. J. Conn is the incumbent Republican Jefferson County Auditor, first elected in 2018. A lifetime resident of Jefferson County, he has over 20 years of experience in county government, including serving as deputy auditor. He previously administered a $1 million small business/nonprofit grant program for the county.
Priorities: Invest in technology to make networks and systems safer, more reliable, and efficient. · Increase transparency by enrolling in the Ohio Online Checkbook to provide easy access to county spending data.
Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas
County
Michael C. Bednar · D▾
Michael Bednar is an Associate Professor of Business Administration, Academic Director of Experiential Learning, and Robert & Karen May Faculty Fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the University of Illinois in 2008 after receiving his PhD in strategic management from the University of Texas at Austin.
Michelle Garcia Miller · D▾
Michelle Garcia Miller is a Democratic candidate who ran for election for judge of the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio in 2026. She previously served as a judge for the same court, having been elected in 2014. Miller has a background in nursing and law, having worked as a nurse for seventeen years before pursuing a legal career.
Jefferson County Commission
County
Brent G. Nemeth · D▾
Brent G. Nemeth is a Democratic Party candidate running for election to the Jefferson County Commission in Ohio, with the primary scheduled for May 5, 2026. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Nemeth also serves as the organization director for the Ohio Farm Bureau, engaging with members across four counties. He brings a diverse background in agriculture, engineering, law, and education to his public service.
Priorities: Advocating for public policy that supports agriculture · Promoting youth involvement in the agriculture industry · Informing the public about agriculture and rural life, while combating false stereotypes
Eric Timmons · R▾
Eric Timmons is a Republican candidate who previously served as Steubenville's Third Ward Councilman, having been appointed in 2016. He is currently challenging for a Jefferson County Commissioner seat. Timmons has voiced concerns about crime, opportunities for young people, and supports term limits for elected officials.
Priorities: Job creation and opportunities for young people · Implementing term limits for elected officials · Addressing crime
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