Local government in Wayne County is provided by the elected officials. Traditionally, these have been dominated by the [[Democratic]] Party, but the [[Republicans]] have become more competitive in recent years and now hold half the elected positions.<ref>https://www.mocounties.com/wayne-county.php</ref>
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! Countywide official !! Name !! Party
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| Assessor || Frances Huitt || Democratic
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| Circuit Clerk || Darren Garrison || Democratic
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| County Clerk || Kent Sisco || Republican
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| Collector || Rhonda Cates || Republican
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| Commissioner (presiding) || Brian Polk || Democratic
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| Commissioner (District 1) || James Bill Hovis || Republican
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| Commissioner (District 2) || Chad Henson || Republican
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| Coroner || Gary Umfleet || Democratic
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| Prosecuting Attorney || Michael Anderson || Democratic
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| Public Administrator || Donna Eads || Republican