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2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Commissioner (term beginning January 1, 2027) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John T. Plecnik and Tom Trombley. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Republican incumbent John T. Plecnik, who has held the seat since February 11, 2021, faces Democrat Tom Trombley for the four-year term beginning January 1, 2027, per the Lake County Board of Elections certified candidate list.
John T. Plecnik is an associate professor of law at Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, per his campaign site. He was sworn in as Lake County's 79th commissioner on February 11, 2021 and is the incumbent seeking reelection, per the Lake County government website. He previously served as Willoughby Hills council vice president and finance chair, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the johnplecnik.com)
- Opposing property tax increases
- Economic development and job creation in Lake County
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-10.
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Tom Trombley is the Democratic nominee for Lake County commissioner, per the Lake County Board of Elections certified candidate list. His campaign site says he is running on transparency, trust and thorough analysis in county government.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Calls for open meetings, accessible communication and listening to all sides
- Supports full-time commitment to the office and clear visibility into county spending
- Prioritizes strengthening schools, recreation and fair property tax policy to keep the county attractive to younger families
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-10.
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