Renee Vaughan, a Republican and current Genoa Township trustee, is running for Delaware County Commission in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. She faces Democrat Ryan Grissinger.
Vaughan said on her campaign website that she won the Republican primary on May 5, 2026, receiving 11,685 votes, or 56.73% of the total. She is certified for the general election ballot, according to BallotReady election data.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Residence: Genoa Township, Delaware County
- Education: Bachelor's degree in special education, University of Cincinnati; master's degree in special education, University of Pittsburgh; principal certification, Slippery Rock University (all according to Vaughan's campaign website)
- Family: Married to Bob Vaughan for 29 years; three sons (according to Vaughan's campaign website)
- Hometown: St. Leon, Indiana (according to Vaughan's campaign website)
Experience and public service
Vaughan has served as a Genoa Township trustee since 2019, according to BallotReady, and before entering elected office she spent 15 years as a special education teacher in Indiana and Pennsylvania, according to her campaign website.
She also serves as president of the Delaware County Township Association and as a director on the Ohio Township Association Board, according to her campaign website.
On the issues
The following positions reflect Vaughan's own statements on her campaign website and in BallotReady responses.
Land use and development: Vaughan said growth should be "responsibly planned so that infrastructure and public services can keep pace." She said roads, utilities, public safety and other infrastructure should be planned ahead of development. She said she would work with townships, cities, villages, county departments, schools, businesses and residents on long-term planning.
Taxes and budget: Vaughan said she is committed to balanced budgets, transparent decision-making and smart investments that protect Delaware County's AAA bond rating. She said she would work to eliminate waste.
Government transparency: Vaughan said government works best when elected officials are accessible, transparent and accountable. She said she would support clear communication about county decisions, public access to information and accountability for county government decisions.
Public safety: Vaughan said she would stand firm for conservative values, personal responsibility, limited government and respect for the rule of law. She said her goal is to ensure Delaware County remains a safe, family-friendly place to live, work and raise a family.
Infrastructure: Vaughan said she would bring proven, conservative leadership rooted in common sense, fiscal discipline and respect for local communities.
Candidate responses were collected from Vaughan's campaign website and BallotReady questionnaire data. The Powell-Olentangy Journal did not interview the candidate for this profile. Voters can learn more at vaughanfordelaware.com.
