Wyandot County is part of NewsForce247’s Northwest Ohio coverage region, with the city of Upper Sandusky as its county seat.
This page is Wyandot County’s complete guide to the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 general election: everything on the county’s ballots, where and when to vote, and — after polls close on election night — the results, race by race, as the Wyandot County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State report them.
Every race, candidate, and issue below comes from the Wyandot County Board of Elections’ official records and Ohio Secretary of State publications. Depending on where you live in the county, your ballot will include the county-wide items plus your school district, township, and village or city items.
On Your Ballot — Wyandot County Offices
2 county offices are on the 2026 ballot. 1 of them is contested.
- County Commissioner (Full term commencing 1-1-2027) — Contested: Russell L. Smith (Republican) vs. Kenneth Beamer vs. Jon Hathaway vs. Jason S. Yeater
- County Auditor: George Kitzler (Republican) — unopposed
On Your Ballot — Judgeships
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-1-2027) — Contested: Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican) vs. Marilyn Zayas (Democratic)
- Justice of the Supreme Court (Full term commencing 1-2-2027) — Contested: Jennifer Brunner (Democratic) vs. Colleen O’Donnell (Republican)
- Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd District) (Full term commencing 2-9-2027): Mark C. Miller (Republican) — unopposed
On Your Ballot — Congress and the Statehouse
- Representative to Congress (5th District) — Contested: Bob Latta (Republican) vs. Brian A. Shaver (Democratic) vs. Michael J. Veloff (Libertarian) (All Wyandot County ballots (all 35 posted sample ballots))
- State Representative (87th District) — Contested: Jeffrey A. McClain (Republican) vs. Lora Covrett (Democratic) vs. Craig Swartz (All Wyandot County ballots (all 35 posted sample ballots). A certified write-in candidate, Greg White, is listed in the BOE’s 46-day FWAB notice for this race (write-in line on the ballot).)
On Your Ballot — Issues and Levies
County-wide issues (every Wyandot County ballot)
- Mental health / addiction services levy renewal — 0.6 mill, 10 years. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties for the purpose of the operation of community addiction services providers and community mental health services providers and the acquisition, construction, renovation, financing, maintenance and operation of alcohol and drug addiction facilities and mental health facilities, that the county auditor estimates will collect $361,454 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.6 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $13 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 10 years, commencing in 2027. Appears on all Wyandot County ballots.
- Sales and use tax continuation — 0.5%, 5 years. Ballot header: ‘SALES AND USE TAX (CONTINUATION) — WYANDOT COUNTY.’ The question asks whether the county’s existing 0.5 percent sales and use tax shall be continued for 5 years to provide additional revenue for the general fund for the operation of the Sheriff’s Department and Emergency Medical Services. The ballot language states no millage or estimated collection figure (it is a sales tax, not a property tax). Appears on all Wyandot County ballots.
- Electric aggregation — opt-out program. The question asks whether Wyandot County shall have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads located in the unincorporated areas of the county and, for that purpose, enter into service agreements to facilitate the sale and purchase of electricity, such aggregation to occur automatically except where an elector opts out. The ballot language states no tax rate or collection figure. Appears on township (unincorporated-area) ballots only; it does not appear on village or city ballots.
School district issues (only on ballots in that district)
- Earned income tax — additional 1.74%, 10 years. Shall an annual income tax of 1.74 percent on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district be imposed by the Wynford Local School District, for 10 years, beginning January 1, 2027, for the purpose of current expenses? The ballot language states no auditor’s estimated collection. Appears on the Antrim/Wynford, Crane/Wynford, Eden/Wyandot East Fire/Wynford, Nevada and Pitt/Wynford ballots.
- Fixed-sum levy renewal — $575,034, 5 years. Shall a fixed-sum levy renewing an existing levy be imposed by the Ridgedale Local School District for the purpose of paying current expenses of the district in the sum of $575,034 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation estimated by the county auditor to average 2.44 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $85 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for a period of 5 years, commencing in 2027? The county auditor certified that the carry-over balance amount is $0, which is 0% of the district’s preceding-year general fund expenditures. Appears on the Antrim/Ridgedale ballot only.
City and village issues
- Proposed charter amendment — prohibition of data center construction. Proposed Charter Amendment (Ordinance 85-14): shall Article XVII, Section 17.13 of the Charter of the City of Upper Sandusky, ‘Prohibition of Construction of a Data Center,’ be adopted? Appears on all City of Upper Sandusky ballots (Upper A through Upper F).
- Local liquor option — D-6 permit, Sunday sales (Elie Wine & Spirits). Precinct local option question: shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted on Sunday by Elie Wine & Spirits, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit (holder of C-1, C-2 and D-8 permits), operating a liquor store at 117 E. Walker St., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, in this precinct? Appears on the Upper C ballot only.
- Local liquor option — D-6 permit, Sunday sales (Ten Ducks Holding, Ltd). Precinct local option question: shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted on Sunday by Ten Ducks Holding, Ltd, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit, operating a bar and full-service restaurant at 124-132 N. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351, in this precinct? Appears on the Upper C ballot only.
Township and fire district issues
- Township levy renewal — 1.5 mills, 5 years. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Jackson Township for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $22,735 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $24 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027. Appears on the Jackson Township and Jackson/Kirby Village ballots.
- Township levy renewal — 2 mills, 5 years. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Marseilles Township for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $19,124 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $26 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026. Appears on the Marseilles Township and Marseilles Village ballots.
- Township levy renewal — 1 mill, 5 years. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Richland Township for the purpose of current expenses, that the county auditor estimates will collect $22,088 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $19 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2027. Appears on the Richland Township and Richland/Wharton Village ballots.
- Fire levy renewal — 2.5 mills, 5 years. A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Wyandot East Fire District for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire protection services, that the county auditor estimates will collect $76,990 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $32 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s market value, for 5 years, commencing in 2026. Appears on the Antrim/Ridgedale, Antrim/Upper Sandusky, Antrim/Wynford, Eden/Wyandot East Fire (Upper Sandusky and Wynford) and Nevada ballots.
Wyandot County has NO State Senate race in 2026 (the 26th District seat is not up) and no Court of Common Pleas or municipal court contest appears on any of the 35 posted sample ballots. Local issues appear only in the jurisdictions listed above; all other Wyandot County school districts, municipalities and townships have no issue on the 2026 ballot.
Statewide — On Every Ohio Ballot
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Vivek Ramaswamy and Robert A. McColley (Republican); Amy Acton and David Pepper (Democratic); Don Kissick and James L. Mills (Libertarian)
- Attorney General — Keith Faber (Republican) vs. John J. Kulewicz (Democratic)
- Auditor of State — Frank LaRose (Republican) vs. Annette Blackwell (Democratic)
- Secretary of State — Robert Sprague (Republican) vs. Allison Russo (Democratic) vs. Tom Pruss (Libertarian)
- Treasurer of State — Jay Edwards (Republican) vs. Seth Walsh (Democratic)
- U.S. Senator (unexpired term ending January 3, 2029) — Jon Husted (Republican) vs. Sherrod Brown (Democratic) vs. William B. Redpath (Libertarian) vs. Greg Levy
- The two Ohio Supreme Court races — Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican) vs. Marilyn Zayas (Democratic) for the term beginning January 1, 2027, and Jennifer Brunner (Democratic) vs. Colleen O’Donnell (Republican) for the term beginning January 2, 2027 — appear under Judgeships on ballots where that section is listed, and in the results table below.
- State Issue 3 — proposed constitutional amendment (placed on the ballot by the General Assembly): would require voters to present photo identification in order to vote. Approved photo ID would be an unexpired Ohio driver license or state identification card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a U.S. military, Ohio National Guard, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs identification card. A majority YES vote is required for adoption.
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How to Vote in Wyandot County
Early in-person voting is at the Wyandot County Board of Elections, 350 North Warpole Street, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351-1489. Final-week hours:
- Monday, October 26: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 27: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 28 – Friday, October 30: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 1: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (the last day of early in-person voting)
Absentee ballots: applications must be received by the Board of Elections by Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Voted absentee ballots must be received by the board by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — there is no postmark grace period for regular absentee ballots, so mail yours early enough to arrive, return it in person, or use the board’s secure drop box where one is provided. Military and overseas (UOCAVA) ballots must be received by Saturday, November 7.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are in line by 7:30 p.m., you may vote.
Find your polling place and see your own sample ballot: Wyandot County Board of Elections (the board’s official site, as listed in the Ohio Secretary of State’s directory of county boards of elections).
Wyandot County Results — Election Night
Results will be posted here on election night, after polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3 — from the Wyandot County Board of Elections and the Ohio Secretary of State’s official reporting, as they are published. NewsForce247 reports the figures; we do not call races.
| Race / Issue | Candidate / Choice | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senator | Jon Husted (R) | 5610 |
| Sherrod Brown (D) | 2675 | |
| William B. Redpath (L) | 543 | |
| Greg Levy | 1146 | |
| Governor / Lt. Governor | Ramaswamy / McColley (R) | 6204 |
| Acton / Pepper (D) | 2966 | |
| Kissick / Mills (L) | 668 | |
| Attorney General | Keith Faber (R) | 6261 |
| John J. Kulewicz (D) | 2637 | |
| Auditor of State | Frank LaRose (R) | 6348 |
| Annette Blackwell (D) | 2564 | |
| Secretary of State | Robert Sprague (R) | 6703 |
| Allison Russo (D) | 2639 | |
| Tom Pruss (L) | 468 | |
| Treasurer of State | Jay Edwards (R) | 6186 |
| Seth Walsh (D) | 2674 | |
| Supreme Court (1-1-2027) | Daniel R. Hawkins (R) | 6178 |
| Marilyn Zayas (D) | 2704 | |
| Supreme Court (1-2-2027) | Jennifer Brunner (D) | 2738 |
| Colleen O’Donnell (R) | 6122 | |
| State Issue 3 (photo ID) | Yes | 6826 |
| No | 2365 | |
| County Commissioner | Russell L. Smith (R) | |
| Kenneth Beamer | ||
| Jon Hathaway | ||
| Jason S. Yeater | ||
| Justice of the Supreme Court | Daniel R. Hawkins (R) | 6178 |
| Marilyn Zayas (D) | 2704 | |
| Justice of the Supreme Court | Jennifer Brunner (D) | 2738 |
| Colleen O’Donnell (R) | 6122 | |
| Representative to Congress (5th District) | Bob Latta (R) | |
| Brian A. Shaver (D) | ||
| Michael J. Veloff (L) | ||
| State Representative (87th District) | Jeffrey A. McClain (R) | |
| Lora Covrett (D) | ||
| Craig Swartz | ||
| Mental health / addiction services levy renewal — 0.6 mill, 10 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Sales and use tax continuation — 0.5%, 5 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Electric aggregation — opt-out program | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Township levy renewal — 1.5 mills, 5 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Township levy renewal — 2 mills, 5 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Township levy renewal — 1 mill, 5 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Fire levy renewal — 2.5 mills, 5 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Earned income tax — additional 1.74%, 10 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Fixed-sum levy renewal — $575,034, 5 years | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Proposed charter amendment — prohibition of data center construction | Yes | |
| No | ||
| Local liquor option — D-6 permit, Sunday sales (Elie Wine & Spirits) | For the levy | |
| Against the levy | ||
| Local liquor option — D-6 permit, Sunday sales (Ten Ducks Holding, Ltd) | For the levy | |
| Against the levy |
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Ballot information on this page comes from the Wyandot County Board of Elections’ official records and Ohio Secretary of State publications, researched October 2026. Candidate party labels are shown exactly as printed on the official ballot. After Election Day, this page becomes Wyandot County’s standing news page, with the 2026 ballot and results kept as the record.