Ross Field wins write-in campaign for county commissioner

November 4, 2026

HART — Ross Field won a write-in campaign for the Oceana Board of County Commissioners’ District 2 during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Results for the write-in campaign were published by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office Wednesday.

“I want to thank all of those who encouraged me to throw my hat in the ring and helped me to win the write-in campaign for District 2, Oceana County Board of Commissioners,” states Field in a Facebook post. “Please know that I will work my hardest to best represent the interests of District 2 residents, and all of Oceana County.”

District 2 includes Shelby and Ferry townships. The seat was vacated by Joel McCormick. 

Also vying for the position as write-in candidates were Andrew Heykoop, Micah Johnson, Andy Near and Rod Studer.

Field garnered 220 votes, Near, 116; Heykoop, 45; Studer, 37; and Johnson, 23.

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