Lawrence County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Lawrence County: 157 seats on 62 elected bodies. 2 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Lawrence County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Michael Glenn Finley Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Paul Colton Copley Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | Deanna Dawn Holliday Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Paul David Knipp Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Michael P Patterson Democratic source | |
| County Coroner | Benjamin M Mack Republican source | |
| County Engineer | Patrick Dennis Leighty Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Brigham M Anderson Republican source | |
| County Recorder | Lori Ann Morris Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | Jeffery Scott Lawless Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Tresa Leigh Baker Republican source |
School Board
Chesapeake School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Jeremy R Estep source |
| Board of Education Member | Robert Lee Hamlin source |
| Board of Education Member | Glen Dale Chapman source |
| Board of Education Member | Charles F Oldaker source |
| Board of Education Member | Kyle H Webb source |
Dawson Bryant School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Debra Gale Drummond source |
| Board of Education Member | Brady Ray Harrison source |
| Board of Education Member | Robert B Mulkey source |
| Board of Education Member | Rebecca Dawn Gannon source |
| Board of Education Member | Cassaundra Lynn Sark source |
Fairland School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Martin L Appleton source |
| Board of Education Member | Jeffery Matthew Bennett source |
| Board of Education Member | Eric David Salyers source |
| Board of Education Member | Robyn R Chapman source |
| Board of Education Member | Mark A Hall source |
Ironton School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Michael Patrick Burcham source |
| Board of Education Member | Kevin S Hacker source |
| Board of Education Member | Erika L Friesenhengst source |
| Board of Education Member | Tj Parnell source |
| Board of Education Member | Jasun Ryan Walker source |
Oak Hill School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Timothy Howard source |
| Board of Education Member | J.F. Rupert source |
Rock Hill School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Dennis Eugene Hankins source |
| Board of Education Member | Nathan Daniel Wagner source |
| Board of Education Member | Shane E Hackworth source |
| Board of Education Member | Mark A Harper source |
| Board of Education Member | David C Pemberton source |
South Point School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Tifanie Kristen Arbogast source |
| Board of Education Member | Kevin M Southall source |
| Board of Education Member | Jack R Nuckols source |
| Board of Education Member | James Eric Riley source |
| Board of Education Member | Stacey Anne Thacker source |
Symmes Valley School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Uriah Cade source |
| Board of Education Member | Montana Rain Runnels source |
| Board of Education Member | Derek Lee Wilson source |
| Board of Education Member | Seth Adam Corn source |
| Board of Education Member | Timmy Hayes source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Mary E Binegar source |
Who lives in each of the 6 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson-Bryant Local School District | 5,542 | $60,391 | 18.8% | 3.8% | 47.1% |
| Fairland Local School District | 10,421 | $63,538 | 13.6% | 5.4% | 41.8% |
| Ironton City School District | 10,494 | $47,765 | 23.1% | 7.6% | 50.8% |
| Rock Hill Local School District | 8,238 | $66,372 | 16.9% | 4.7% | 48.3% |
| South Point Local School District | 12,057 | $54,415 | 21.7% | 5.6% | 38.5% |
| Symmes Valley Local School District | 3,634 | $67,696 | 15.7% | 7.1% | 21.7% |
Cities and towns
- Aid Township
- Athalia Village
- Chesapeake Village
- Coal Grove Village
- Decatur Township
- Elizabeth Township
- Fayette Township
- Hamilton Township
- Hanging Rock Village
- Hanging Rock Village Clerk
- Ironton City
- Lawrence Township
- Mason Township
- Perry Township
- Proctorville Village
- Proctorville Village Clerk
- Rome Township
- South Point Village
- Symmes Township
- Union Township
- Upper Township
- Washington Township
- Windsor Township
How many local governments Lawrence County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 36 local governments in Lawrence 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 (7 municipal, 14 township) | 21 | 23 |
| School districts (school boards) | 8 | 9 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 6 | 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 Lawrence County
56,819people
41.9median ageU.S.: 38.9
$58,325 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
17.7%below the U.S.: 12.5%
18.5%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$144,000median home valueU.S.: $332,700
2.7%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
0.8%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
8.1%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
5.5%U.S.: 8.4%
44%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
21.9%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.1% · White 93.8% · Black 1.7% · Asian 0.6% · Other or more than one race 2.9% (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 Lawrence County
4.1%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 4.7%. Ohio: 3.3%.
965people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
22,792people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
23,757in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.1% | 965 | 22,792 | 23,757 |
| August 2026 | 4.4% | 1,054 | 22,780 | 23,834 |
| July 2026 | 4.2% | 1,009 | 22,895 | 23,904 |
| June 2026 | 4.2% | 1,026 | 23,123 | 24,149 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 772 | 23,304 | 24,076 |
| April 2026 | 3.6% | 855 | 23,203 | 24,058 |
| March 2026 | 4.4% | 1,063 | 23,097 | 24,160 |
| February 2026 | 5.2% | 1,253 | 22,850 | 24,103 |
| January 2026 | 5.3% | 1,264 | 22,556 | 23,820 |
| December 2025 | 4.5% | 1,072 | 22,984 | 24,056 |
| November 2025 | 4.4% | 1,070 | 23,100 | 24,170 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.7% | 1,133 | 23,019 | 24,152 |
| August 2025 | 5.2% | 1,267 | 22,944 | 24,211 |
| July 2025 | 5.8% | 1,397 | 22,804 | 24,201 |
| June 2025 | 5.6% | 1,352 | 23,001 | 24,353 |
| May 2025 | 5.0% | 1,224 | 23,160 | 24,384 |
| April 2025 | 5.1% | 1,237 | 23,170 | 24,407 |
| March 2025 | 5.7% | 1,391 | 23,146 | 24,537 |
| February 2025 | 6.0% | 1,453 | 22,817 | 24,270 |
| January 2025 | 6.2% | 1,491 | 22,501 | 23,992 |
| December 2024 | 5.0% | 1,212 | 22,926 | 24,138 |
| November 2024 | 4.9% | 1,183 | 23,045 | 24,228 |
| October 2024 | 4.5% | 1,091 | 23,146 | 24,237 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.3% | 1,281 | 22,968 | 24,249 |
| 2024 | 5.0% | 1,218 | 22,985 | 24,203 |
| 2023 | 4.1% | 978 | 22,807 | 23,785 |
| 2022 | 4.4% | 1,052 | 22,616 | 23,668 |
| 2021 | 5.2% | 1,217 | 22,329 | 23,546 |
| 2020 | 8.3% | 1,988 | 21,923 | 23,911 |
| 2019 | 5.0% | 1,229 | 23,121 | 24,350 |
| 2018 | 5.4% | 1,313 | 22,902 | 24,215 |
| 2017 | 5.8% | 1,412 | 23,126 | 24,538 |
| 2016 | 6.5% | 1,614 | 23,167 | 24,781 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Lawrence County County Auditor?
- Paul David Knipp (Republican) is the County Auditor of Lawrence County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Lawrence County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Michael P Patterson (Democratic) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Coroner?
- Benjamin M Mack (Republican) is the County Coroner of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Engineer?
- Patrick Dennis Leighty (Republican) is the County Engineer of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who is the Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Brigham M Anderson (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Recorder?
- Lori Ann Morris (Republican) is the County Recorder of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Sheriff?
- Jeffery Scott Lawless (Republican) is the County Sheriff of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who is the Lawrence County County Treasurer?
- Tresa Leigh Baker (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Lawrence County, Ohio.
- Who are the Lawrence County commissioners?
- Michael Glenn Finley (County Commissioner); Paul Colton Copley (County Commissioner); Deanna Dawn Holliday (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Lawrence County School Board?
- Jeremy R Estep (Board of Education Member); Robert Lee Hamlin (Board of Education Member); Glen Dale Chapman (Board of Education Member); Charles F Oldaker (Board of Education Member); Kyle H Webb (Board of Education Member); Debra Gale Drummond (Board of Education Member); Brady Ray Harrison (Board of Education Member); Robert B Mulkey (Board of Education Member); Rebecca Dawn Gannon (Board of Education Member); Cassaundra Lynn Sark (Board of Education Member); Martin L Appleton (Board of Education Member); Jeffery Matthew Bennett (Board of Education Member); Eric David Salyers (Board of Education Member); Robyn R Chapman (Board of Education Member); Mark A Hall (Board of Education Member); Michael Patrick Burcham (Board of Education Member); Kevin S Hacker (Board of Education Member); Erika L Friesenhengst (Board of Education Member); Tj Parnell (Board of Education Member); Jasun Ryan Walker (Board of Education Member); Timothy Howard (Board of Education Member); J.F. Rupert (Board of Education Member); Dennis Eugene Hankins (Board of Education Member); Nathan Daniel Wagner (Board of Education Member); Shane E Hackworth (Board of Education Member); Mark A Harper (Board of Education Member); David C Pemberton (Board of Education Member); Tifanie Kristen Arbogast (Board of Education Member); Kevin M Southall (Board of Education Member); Jack R Nuckols (Board of Education Member); James Eric Riley (Board of Education Member); Stacey Anne Thacker (Board of Education Member); Mary E Binegar (Board of Education Member); Uriah Cade (Board of Education Member); Montana Rain Runnels (Board of Education Member); Derek Lee Wilson (Board of Education Member); Seth Adam Corn (Board of Education Member); Timmy Hayes (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Lawrence County?
- About 56,819 people, with a median age of 41.9; the median household income is $58,325 and 17.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Lawrence County?
- 4.1% in September 2026 (preliminary): 965 people unemployed in a labor force of 23,757, against 4.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Lawrence County?
- 36 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 7 municipal, 14 township, 8 school district and 6 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Lawrence County?
- 44: Aid Township, Aid Township, Athalia Village, Athalia Village, Chesapeake Village, Chesapeake Village, Coal Grove Village, Coal Grove Village, Decatur Township, Decatur Township, Elizabeth Township, Elizabeth Township, Fayette Township, Fayette Township, Hamilton Township, Hamilton Township, Hanging Rock Village, Hanging Rock Village, Hanging Rock Village Clerk, Ironton City, Ironton City, Lawrence Township, Lawrence Township, Mason Township, Mason Township, Perry Township, Perry Township, Proctorville Village, Proctorville Village, Proctorville Village Clerk, Rome Township, Rome Township, South Point Village, South Point Village, Symmes Township, Symmes Township, Union Township, Union Township, Upper Township, Upper Township, Washington Township, Washington Township, Windsor Township, Windsor Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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