Stephanie Summerow Dumas

Stephanie Summerow Dumas (born May 6, 1955) is a Democratic politician, currently serving as a Commissioner of Hamilton County, Ohio. She is the first African American woman elected to the position of County Commissioner in Ohio history. She previously has served as both vice-mayor (1993-1999) and mayor (1999-2005) of Forest Park, Ohio. She also served as the Village Manager of Lincoln Heights, Ohio (2011-2015).

In 2018, Summerow Dumas was elected as Hamilton County Commissioner, replacing her opponent Chris Monzel. Her term in office began January 3, 2019. She was re-elected in 2022 with 45.2% of the vote, defeating Republican Matthew Paul O'Neill and Independent candidate Christopher Smitherman.

In 2026, Summerow Dumas lost renomination in the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Commissioner to incumbent Cincinnati city council member Meeka D. Owens.

Electoral history