Current District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith failed to get petitions signed by the deadline; therefore, he must pay $5,460.06 by June 12 in order to stay on the ballot. Five other D2 candidates successfully gathered and submitted signed petitions:
Jeff Ates, who entered the race 4-4-2025 and so far reported $7,675 in campaign funds;
Renee Johnmeyer, who entered the race 2-20-2026 and so far reported $3,670 in campaign funds;
Erin Nisewonger,…
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