Sherry L. Poland

Director of Elections, Hamilton County, Ohio

Sherry Poland was appointed Director of the Hamilton County Board of Elections in June of 2014. In this role, she is responsible for administering all local, state, and federal elections that occur in Hamilton County, along with the day-to-day operations of the board. Ms. Poland began her career with the Board of Elections in March of 2004. Prior to becoming Director, she served as the Board’s Operations Administrator, where she was responsible for all aspects of the vote counting process. She has administered over 55 elections, including 5 presidential elections. During Ms. Poland’s tenure, the Hamilton County Board of Elections has been recognized for innovation, efficiency, and transparency in elections.

In addition to her work in Hamilton County, Ms. Poland is a member of the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission Local Leadership Council, serves as President of the Ohio Association of Elections Officials, and as a member of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Task Force on Elections. She is a graduate of Mount St. Joseph University.