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2026 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 11, 2026
Current holder:Denise Driehaus(Democratic)

The 2026 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect three members of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners in Ohio. This partisan election determines the county's executive and legislative leadership, overseeing budget, public services, and policy for over 800,000 residents.

About This Race

The 2026 Hamilton County Commissioner General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect three members of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners in Ohio. This partisan election determines the county's executive and legislative leadership, overseeing budget, public services, and policy for over 800,000 residents.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 11, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 8, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Ohio residents can register to vote online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county board of elections office. Voters must present a valid ID at the polls, such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport, and can vote early in person at designated locations or by absentee ballot requested by the registration deadline.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Denise Driehaus

Hamilton County Commissioner

Biography

Denise Driehaus is a former Ohio State Representative and current Hamilton County Commissioner serving since 2017. She is running for re-election to continue her work on criminal justice reform, economic development, and children's services, emphasizing equity and fiscal responsibility.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Alicia Reece

Hamilton County Commissioner

Biography

Alicia Reece is a former Ohio State Representative and Cincinnati City Council member seeking election to the Hamilton County Commission. She is running to advance affordable housing, public transit expansion, and small business support, with a focus on reducing racial disparities in county programs.

Campaign Website
DP
Republican

David Pepper

Hamilton County Commissioner

Biography

David Pepper is a former Ohio Democratic Party chair and attorney running as a Republican for Hamilton County Commissioner. He emphasizes government transparency, pension reform, and public safety, advocating for stricter oversight of county spending and increased police funding.

Campaign Website

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