Republican Elected Officials

Wells County is the most conservative county in the state, home to many prominent Republican leaders. From the local and county levels to state and federal offices, Wells County plays a key role in electing and supporting Republicans.

We are proud to have 5 federal, 9 state, 55 county, and 27 municipal Republicans representing our community—that’s 96 Republicans elected by the residents of Wells County.

Below, you’ll find a list of Republicans who represent all or parts of Wells County. Click on each official’s name to visit their website.

Federal

State

County

Municipal

5 Republican Elected Officials

9 Republican Elected Officials

55 Republican Elected Officials

27 Republican Elected Officials
- John Whicker - Mayor of Bluffton
- Bri Lautzenheiser - Bluffton City Clerk-Treasurer
- Robert Bate - Bluffton City Court Judge
- Ron Neuenschwander - Bluffton City Council District One
- Josh Hunt - Bluffton City Council District Two
- Janella Stronczek - Bluffton City Council District Three
- Scott Mentzer - Bluffton City Council District Four
- Sarah Reed - Bluffton City Council District Five
- Rick Elwell - Bluffton City Council At-Large
- Blake Fiechter - Bluffton City Council At-Large
- Blake Caley - Markle Town Council
- Matthew Doss - Markle Town Council
- Jeff Kemper - Ossian Town Council Central District
- Dennis Ealing - Ossian Town Council East District
- Glen Werling - Ossian Town Council West District
- Joshua Barkley - Ossian Town Council At-Large
- Carolyn Bertsch - Ossian Town Clerk-Treasurer
- Paul Miller - Poneto Town Council
- Geoff Lance - Uniondale Town Council
- John Ringger - Uniondale Town Council
- Kiera Lance - Uniondale Town Clerk-Treasurer
- Judy Mikesell - Vera Cruz Town Council
- Cynthia Mulkey - Vera Cruz Town Council
- Mason Raines - Vera Cruz Town Council
- John Schuhmacher - Zanesville Town Council
- Issac Zent - Zanesville Town Council
- Tara Bowersock - Zanesville Town Clerk-Treasurer