Democrats Appoint Candidates for Local Offices

Hamilton County Democratic Chairman Keith Clock announced candidates he has appointed to run for county offices on the November 8 ballot.

For Hamilton County Commissioner District 2, Mimi DeMore will run against incumbent Steve Dilinger.

In District 3, Debra Jarvis will be the Democrat candidate against incumbent Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt.

In the At-Large County Council election, three Democrats will be running:  Rosemary Dunkle, Bob Williams and Edward Chu.  The Republican candidates for At-Large County Council seats are Brad Beaver, Jeff Hern and Rick McKinney.  Beaver and McKinney are incumbents.

Democrats have appointed Pat Otten to oppose Republican Robin Mills for County Auditor.

In the County Treasurer election, Democrats will run Mark Bailey to oppose Republican Jennifer Templeton.

For County Surveyor, Democrat Joe Weingarten will face Republican Kenton Ward.

“Our party’s number one priority is to give voters of Hamilton County a choice on Election Day,” Hamilton County Democrat Chairman Keith Clock said in a news release.

When no candidate files for an office in the May primary, the county party chair may appoint candidates for those offices by a legally-set deadline .