Former Hamilton Vice Mayor Michael Ryan was the overwhelming choice of Republican voters in Tuesday's GOP county commission primary, ousting longtime incumbent Cindy Carpenter. Ryan gained 21,313 votes, compared to Carpenter's 8,446 votes for a 71.62%-28.38% margin. In an interview with WMOH News Director Steve Vaughn after the final results were reported, Ryan said the voters were ready for a change, and are ready to take Butler County to 2050 and beyond. He said as commissioner, he hopes to attract up and coming companies, focusing on technology and innovation. Ryan will face Democrat Mike Miller in November's General Election.