January 7, 2026
Jay County Commissioner candidate Aaron Loy consults with Jay County clerk Missy Elliott on Wednesday morning while going through the process to file to run for office. Bryan Alexander and Loy, both Republicans, filed Wednesday to run for the middle district commissioner seat. Incumbent Republican Chad Aker announced last month that he will not seek re-election. (The Commercial Review/Bailey Cline)
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First hopefuls file
Loy led line Wednesday, initial wave sets up GOP primary rematch for sheriff
Incumbent Jay County Sheriff Ray Newton joined incumbent Jay County recorder Angie Byrum and Jay County Commissioner candidate Aaron Loy as the first local candidates to file for election when Jay County Clerk’s Office opened at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Fellow Republican Dwane Ford filed to challenge him for the party’s nomination about a half hour later.
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