Wood County, Ohio | Paper Trail Politics

Area overview

Wood County at a glance

Organized in 1820, Wood County is governed by three commissioners elected countywide and provides county services from Bowling Green across northwest Ohio.

Population134,176July 1, 2025 estimate

Organized1820County seat: Bowling Green

Land area617.16square miles

Households54,2572020–2024 estimate

Voter access

Next statewide election

November 3, 2026

87,583registered voters in the May 2026 official canvass

Sep. 18Military and overseas ballotsMailing begins
Oct. 5Registration deadlineLast day to register for this election
Oct. 6Early voting beginsIn-person voting and regular absentee mailing
Nov. 3Election DayPolls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

20.12%Wood County turnout in the May 2026 primary

17,624Ballots cast in that primary

99 of 99Precincts reported in the official canvass

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Community snapshot

People and households

Census QuickFacts

85.8%White alone, not Hispanic

6.9%Hispanic or Latino

3.1%Black alone

2.3%Asian alone

Community indicators2020–2024 estimates

64.4%Owner-occupied housing

$74,216Median household income

36.5%Bachelor's degree or higher

11.0%People in poverty

5.8%Language other than English at home

Race categories can overlap; Hispanic or Latino residents may be of any race.

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County responsibilities

Services

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Service directory

What Wood County provides

Public oversight Accountability and public records

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County representation

Board of County Commissioners

Wood County has three commissioners elected at large. Together they adopt the county budget, oversee county departments under the board, manage county property, and act on contracts and resolutions.

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Current elections

November 3rd, 2026 Wood County election

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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

Wood County Explorer

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County government

Boards and commissions

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Intersecting geography

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Local reporting

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Documentation and limits

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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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