Montgomery County, Ohio ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Karl Keith (D)

Karl Keith (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Auditor in Ohio. Keith is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Keith was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Karl Keith has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Karl Keith, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Tammy L. Murphy (R)

Tammy L. Murphy (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Auditor in Ohio. Murphy is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Murphy was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Murphy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Background & approach: “I have a lifelong connection to Montgomery County, where I was born and raised and am proud to call home.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “With more than 25 years as a REALTOR®, I have worked across Montgomery County helping residents navigate property values and financial decisions.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am most passionate about protecting private property rights for residents.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Carolyn Rice (D)

Carolyn Rice (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Commission in Ohio. Rice is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Rice was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Carolyn Rice has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Carolyn Rice, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Margie Christie (R)

Margie Christie (Republican Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Commission in Ohio. Christie is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Christie was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Christie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Background & approach: “I am running to make Montgomery County affordable for all.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “As commissioner, I will keep costs down for residents and businesses.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am passionate about keeping services and taxes affordable for singles, families, seniors, and businesses.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Office	Candidates
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Term ends 12/31/2028 (Special)	Hope L. Smalls Hope L. Smalls is running in a special election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division in Ohio. Smalls is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Hope L. Smalls has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Hope L. Smalls, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Nicholas Sylvain Nicholas Sylvain is running in a special election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division in Ohio. Sylvain is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Nicholas Sylvain has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Nicholas Sylvain, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division Term starts 2/9/2027	David Brannon David Brannon (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division in Ohio. Brannon is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Brannon was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Brannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am the sitting Montgomery County Probate Court Judge and running for re-election.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “I am seeking re election as Probate Judge because I care deeply about people and believe our work continues to make a meaningful difference in their lives.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “I am passionate about mental health policy and guardianships, and specifically, the protection of vulnerable people.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Cassandra A. Rice Cassandra A. Rice (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division in Ohio. Rice is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Rice was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Cassandra A. Rice has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Cassandra A. Rice, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Term starts 1/2/2027	Anne Keeton Anne Keeton (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Keeton is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Keeton was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Anne Keeton has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Anne Keeton, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Derek Muncy Derek Muncy (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Muncy is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Muncy was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Derek Muncy has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Derek Muncy, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Term starts 1/3/2027	Michele S.H. Henne Michele S.H. Henne (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Henne is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Henne was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Henne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I am currently serving as one of your Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judges.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Campaign priorities: “I bring proven judicial experience and a commitment to serving our community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Policy focus: “I am personally passionate about public safety, protecting constitutional rights, and access to justice.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source)) Kelly D. Madzey Kelly D. Madzey (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Madzey is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Madzey was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Kelly D. Madzey has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Kelly D. Madzey, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Term starts 7/1/2027	Steve Abshire Steve Abshire (Nonpartisan, Republican Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Abshire is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Abshire was on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Steve Abshire has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Steve Abshire, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source) Richard Glennon Richard Glennon (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) is running for election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Glennon is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Glennon was on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in Ohio by county in 2026. Richard Glennon has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Richard Glennon, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source) Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Personal LinkedIn Ballotpedia profile (secondary source)
New Lebanon Village Council At-large (Special)	Nicole Adkins vs. Rob Dennis

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Term starts 1/1/2027: Susan D. Solle
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Term starts 7/2/2027: Elizabeth A. Ellis

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