Washington and Sebastian County Voters Elect Local Officials

Voters in Washington and Sebastian counties held midterm elections on November 4, 2026, resulting in a mix of incumbent victories and new leadership. In Washington County, Stephanie Lang won a full term on the County Commission with 65.53% of the vote, and incumbent Greg Nohe secured an unexpired term with 50.14%. Additionally, incumbent Republican Kevin Ritter retained his seat in Ohio's 94th House District with 60.87% of the vote.

Washington County voters also approved three countywide levies: a five-year renewal for the 911 system, a five-year renewal for behavioral health treatment and recovery programs, and a 10-year levy for the Washington County Public Library. The library levy had previously been rejected in May due to a procedural error.

In the Quorum Court elections, Sebastian County saw incumbents Kenneth Williamson and Jerry Ward win reelection, while newcomers Kendall Beam, Saber Woodard, and Kendrick Greene secured seats. In Washington County, the Quorum Court shifted toward Democrats with the election of Lowell Taylor, AnneDella Hines, and Diane Bryant. Republican incumbents Bradley Bruns, David Wilson, Kyle Lyons, and Gary Ricker defended their seats, and Democrat Vladimir Rivera Lopez won reelection. The District 15 seat in Washington County remains undecided and will proceed to a runoff on December 1 between Butch Pond and Ashley Harvey.