Guernsey County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Guernsey County: 207 seats on 80 elected bodies. 2 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Guernsey County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Dave Wilson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Jack Marlin Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | William S. Cowgill Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Cory Johnson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Jennifer A Johnson Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Sandra Massullo-Schubert Republican source | |
| County Engineer | Paul E. Sherry Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Lindsey K. Angler Republican source | |
| County Recorder | Marilyn Callahan Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | Jeffrey D. Paden Democratic source | |
| County Treasurer | Sharon K. Secrest Republican source |
School Board
Cambridge City Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Ronald B. Miller source |
| Board of Education Member | Steven A Taylor source |
| Board of Education Member | Haley M. Brown source |
| Board of Education Member | Heath Hayes source |
| Board of Education Member | Dave Peoples source |
East Guernsey Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Dennis L. Doutt source |
| Board of Education Member | Dennis J. Patterson source |
| Board of Education Member | Brandon D Lippert source |
| Board of Education Member | Darcy A Wakefield Dower source |
| Board of Education Member | Tom Yeckley source |
East Muskingum School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Renee Coll source |
| Board of Education Member | Mike Mathers source |
| Board of Education Member | Gail Requardt source |
| Board of Education Member | Matt Abbott source |
| Board of Education Member | Shala Zemba source |
Educational Service Center - Monroe County Ed
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Stephen B. Ogle source |
| Governing Board Member | Lynn Warner source |
| Governing Board Member | Rusty D. Winland source |
| Governing Board Member | Woody Biggs source |
| Governing Board Member | Robert Burrow source |
| Governing Board Member | Lori Parry source |
Membr Of Educational Service Center - Ohio Valley ESC
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Robert Caldwell source |
| Governing Board Member | Mary R. Hess source |
| Governing Board Member | Trina L. Jackson source |
| Governing Board Member | Patrick E. Lang source |
| Governing Board Member | Randolph W. Shrider source |
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Larry A. Good source |
| Governing Board Member | Barbara Hansen source |
| Governing Board Member | Scott Welker source |
| Governing Board Member | Robert W. Doughty source |
Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Randy Addy source |
| Board of Education Member | David Archer source |
| Board of Education Member | Amy Barron source |
| Board of Education Member | Steven Brode source |
| Board of Education Member | John Paul Marstrell source |
Noble Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Vacant source |
| Board of Education Member | Dana Hill source |
| Board of Education Member | Chad Miley source |
| Board of Education Member | Jay McElroy source |
| Board of Education Member | Budd Rich source |
Ridgewood Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Nathan Gress source |
| Board of Education Member | Catherine J. McCrea source |
| Board of Education Member | John Riebesell source |
| Board of Education Member | Alan Folkert source |
| Board of Education Member | Lacey Rettos McCombs source |
Rolling Hills Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Brad Dudley source |
| Board of Education Member | Michael Humphrey source |
| Board of Education Member | Daulton James Dolan source |
| Board of Education Member | Bruce A Jones source |
| Board of Education Member | Richard Darren Singleton source |
Who lives in each of the 7 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge City School District | 15,009 | $51,261 | 21.2% | 9% | 48.5% |
| East Guernsey Local School District | 7,416 | $70,577 | 7.7% | 29.1% | 46.9% |
| East Muskingum Local School District | 12,588 | $80,135 | 8.8% | 4.3% | 37.4% |
| Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District | 5,770 | $53,299 | 28.8% | 8.6% | 59.5% |
| Noble Local School District | 6,103 | $53,750 | 8.4% | 9.6% | 11% |
| Ridgewood Local School District | 9,696 | $54,437 | 19.2% | 11% | 42.9% |
| Rolling Hills Local School District | 11,379 | $56,333 | 13.4% | 6.6% | 42.6% |
Cities and towns
- Adams Township
- Byesville Village
- Cambridge City
- Cambridge Township
- Center Township
- Cumberland Village
- Fairview Village
- Jackson Township
- Jefferson Township
- Knox Township
- Liberty Township
- Londonderry Township
- Lore City
- Lore City Village
- Madison Township
- Millwood Township
- Monroe Township
- Old Washington Village
- Oxford Township
- Pleasant City
- Pleasant City Village
- Quaker City
- Quaker City Village
- Richland Township
- Senecaville Village
- Spencer Township
- Valley Township
- Washington Township
- Westland Township
- Wheeling Township
- Wills Township
How many local governments Guernsey County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 40 local governments in Guernsey County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (9 municipal, 19 township) | 28 | 31 |
| School districts (school boards) | 3 | 7 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 8 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Guernsey County
38,223people
42.9median ageU.S.: 38.9
$58,478 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
15.3%below the U.S.: 12.5%
15.6%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$157,700median home valueU.S.: $332,700
5.3%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
0.9%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
7.7%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
11.9%U.S.: 8.4%
46.6%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
22.3%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.4% · White 93.3% · Black 1.9% · Asian 0.3% · Other or more than one race 3.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Guernsey County
4.0%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 4.7%. Ohio: 3.3%.
653people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
15,788people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
16,441in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.0% | 653 | 15,788 | 16,441 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 638 | 16,112 | 16,750 |
| July 2026 | 4.0% | 658 | 15,993 | 16,651 |
| June 2026 | 4.1% | 688 | 15,942 | 16,630 |
| May 2026 | 3.1% | 517 | 16,128 | 16,645 |
| April 2026 | 3.5% | 586 | 16,094 | 16,680 |
| March 2026 | 5.1% | 853 | 16,012 | 16,865 |
| February 2026 | 6.3% | 1,062 | 15,780 | 16,842 |
| January 2026 | 6.3% | 1,050 | 15,613 | 16,663 |
| December 2025 | 5.3% | 876 | 15,784 | 16,660 |
| November 2025 | 4.7% | 791 | 16,025 | 16,816 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.7% | 778 | 15,926 | 16,704 |
| August 2025 | 5.0% | 850 | 16,176 | 17,026 |
| July 2025 | 5.5% | 948 | 16,251 | 17,199 |
| June 2025 | 5.6% | 958 | 16,114 | 17,072 |
| May 2025 | 5.0% | 851 | 16,043 | 16,894 |
| April 2025 | 5.9% | 988 | 15,825 | 16,813 |
| March 2025 | 7.2% | 1,219 | 15,717 | 16,936 |
| February 2025 | 8.0% | 1,362 | 15,585 | 16,947 |
| January 2025 | 8.2% | 1,387 | 15,604 | 16,991 |
| December 2024 | 6.2% | 1,033 | 15,722 | 16,755 |
| November 2024 | 5.2% | 877 | 15,872 | 16,749 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 769 | 15,926 | 16,695 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.9% | 1,001 | 15,914 | 16,915 |
| 2024 | 5.6% | 949 | 15,874 | 16,823 |
| 2023 | 4.8% | 801 | 15,873 | 16,674 |
| 2022 | 5.2% | 862 | 15,600 | 16,462 |
| 2021 | 6.2% | 1,025 | 15,448 | 16,473 |
| 2020 | 9.3% | 1,570 | 15,330 | 16,900 |
| 2019 | 5.9% | 1,016 | 16,293 | 17,309 |
| 2018 | 5.9% | 1,023 | 16,363 | 17,386 |
| 2017 | 6.4% | 1,132 | 16,477 | 17,609 |
| 2016 | 7.7% | 1,349 | 16,254 | 17,603 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Guernsey County County Auditor?
- Cory Johnson (Republican) is the County Auditor of Guernsey County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Guernsey County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Jennifer A Johnson (Republican) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who is the Guernsey County County Coroner?
- Sandra Massullo-Schubert (Republican) is the County Coroner of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who is the Guernsey County County Engineer?
- Paul E. Sherry (Republican) is the County Engineer of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who is the Guernsey County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Lindsey K. Angler (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who is the Guernsey County County Recorder?
- Marilyn Callahan (Republican) is the County Recorder of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who is the Guernsey County County Sheriff?
- Jeffrey D. Paden (Democratic) is the County Sheriff of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who is the Guernsey County County Treasurer?
- Sharon K. Secrest (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Who are the Guernsey County commissioners?
- Dave Wilson (County Commissioner); Jack Marlin (County Commissioner); William S. Cowgill (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Guernsey County School Board?
- Ronald B. Miller (Board of Education Member); Steven A Taylor (Board of Education Member); Haley M. Brown (Board of Education Member); Heath Hayes (Board of Education Member); Dave Peoples (Board of Education Member); Dennis L. Doutt (Board of Education Member); Dennis J. Patterson (Board of Education Member); Brandon D Lippert (Board of Education Member); Darcy A Wakefield Dower (Board of Education Member); Tom Yeckley (Board of Education Member); Renee Coll (Board of Education Member); Mike Mathers (Board of Education Member); Gail Requardt (Board of Education Member); Matt Abbott (Board of Education Member); Shala Zemba (Board of Education Member); Stephen B. Ogle (Governing Board Member); Lynn Warner (Governing Board Member); Rusty D. Winland (Governing Board Member); Woody Biggs (Governing Board Member); Robert Burrow (Governing Board Member); Lori Parry (Governing Board Member); Robert Caldwell (Governing Board Member); Mary R. Hess (Governing Board Member); Trina L. Jackson (Governing Board Member); Patrick E. Lang (Governing Board Member); Randolph W. Shrider (Governing Board Member); Larry A. Good (Governing Board Member); Barbara Hansen (Governing Board Member); Scott Welker (Governing Board Member); Robert W. Doughty (Governing Board Member); Randy Addy (Board of Education Member); David Archer (Board of Education Member); Amy Barron (Board of Education Member); Steven Brode (Board of Education Member); John Paul Marstrell (Board of Education Member); Dana Hill (Board of Education Member); Chad Miley (Board of Education Member); Jay McElroy (Board of Education Member); Budd Rich (Board of Education Member); Nathan Gress (Board of Education Member); Catherine J. McCrea (Board of Education Member); John Riebesell (Board of Education Member); Alan Folkert (Board of Education Member); Lacey Rettos McCombs (Board of Education Member); Brad Dudley (Board of Education Member); Michael Humphrey (Board of Education Member); Daulton James Dolan (Board of Education Member); Bruce A Jones (Board of Education Member); Richard Darren Singleton (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Guernsey County?
- About 38,223 people, with a median age of 42.9; the median household income is $58,478 and 15.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Guernsey County?
- 4.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 653 people unemployed in a labor force of 16,441, against 4.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Guernsey County?
- 40 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 9 municipal, 19 township, 3 school district and 8 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Guernsey County?
- 61: Adams Township, Adams Township, Byesville Village, Byesville Village, Cambridge City, Cambridge City, Cambridge City, Cambridge City, Cambridge City, Cambridge City, Cambridge Township, Cambridge Township, Center Township, Center Township, Cumberland Village, Cumberland Village, Fairview Village, Fairview Village, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Knox Township, Knox Township, Liberty Township, Liberty Township, Londonderry Township, Londonderry Township, Lore City, Lore City Village, Madison Township, Madison Township, Millwood Township, Millwood Township, Monroe Township, Monroe Township, Old Washington Village, Old Washington Village, Oxford Township, Oxford Township, Pleasant City, Pleasant City, Pleasant City Village, Quaker City, Quaker City Village, Richland Township, Richland Township, Senecaville Village, Senecaville Village, Spencer Township, Spencer Township, Valley Township, Valley Township, Washington Township, Washington Township, Westland Township, Westland Township, Wheeling Township, Wheeling Township, Wills Township, Wills Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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