County
Lucas County
Lucas County connects countywide government and elections with the cities, villages, townships, schools, courts, and representation districts that serve its residents.
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Area overview
Lucas County at a glance
Established in 1835, Lucas County is governed by three commissioners elected countywide and provides regional and county services from Toledo across northwest Ohio.
Voter access
Next statewide election
290,782
registered voters as of September 4, 2026
- Military and overseas ballotsMailing begins
- Registration deadlineLast day to register for this election
- Early voting beginsIn-person voting and regular absentee mailing
- Election DayPolls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
23%Statewide turnout in the May 2026 primary
1,791,152Votes cast statewide in that primary
Registration totals change as the county updates its voter file.
Lucas County Board of Elections Voter Report →Community snapshot
People and households
Community indicators
2020–2024 estimates unless noted
62.0%Owner-occupied housing
$62,224Median household income
16.8%People in poverty
20.5 min.Mean travel time to work
Race categories can overlap; Hispanic or Latino residents may be of any race.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts →County responsibilities
Services
Learn what the county is responsible for, which public office provides each service, and how county work connects with state and local government.
How service delivery works
Who is responsible?
Service directory
What Lucas County provides
Public oversight Accountability and public records
How accountability works
Current elections
November 3rd, 2026 Lucas County election
November 3rd, 2026 Lucas County election: colored cards have a race in this election. Grey cards do not.
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Past elections Browse completed Lucas County elections
May 5, 2026 Primary Election: colored cards had a race in this election. Grey cards did not.
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Cities, villages, and townships
Lucas County Explorer
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Lucas County local governments
City or village
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County government
Boards and commissions
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Local reporting
News about Lucas County
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Documentation and limits
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Official records and reference sources used for this page, together with the current completeness assessment.
Current assessment
Developing coverage
Municipal records are available, while school, special-district, and overlapping representation layers remain incomplete.
Assessed August 8, 2026
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