Hamilton County voters will decide their Democratic pick for Hamilton County Commissioner today.
Cincinnati City Council member Meeka Owens and local educator Herman Najoli are challenging incumbent Commission President Stephanie Summerow Dumas.
The winner will face Republican candidate Jonathan Pearson in November.
The three Hamilton County commissioners, all Democrats, earned $115,431 each last year. The board of commissioners oversees the county’s budget, Jobs and Family Services and negotiations over leasing county buildings, such as Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park.
The Hamilton County Democratic Party voted not to endorse in the primary after a request from Owens that the party not take sides. Neither Owens’ fellow councilmembers nor Dumas’ fellow commissioners have taken a stance in the race.
To check your voter registration or find your polling location, visit VoteOhio.gov. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@enquirer.com, @ee_glynn on X and @eringlynn on Bluesky.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What to know about the primary for Hamilton County commissioner
Reporting by Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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