Ottawa County voters have a complete view of candidates running for the county’s Board of Commissioners seats. A total of 33 candidates are vying for the 11 districts, with each district featuring at least one Democrat and one Republican candidate. The August primary election will narrow down the Republican candidates to one for each district, as eight of the 11 districts have multiple Republican candidates. This election marks a significant increase in candidates compared to previous years, with 26 candidates filing in 2022 and an average of 14 to 16 candidates filing in recent elections.