Wood County, Ohio

Wood County Auditor

2 candidates are tracked for Wood County Auditor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark Wongrowski and Matthew R. Oestreich. Candidate information follows official Wood County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Term commencing 03/08/2027. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

This race. Every voter in Wood County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Matthew R. Oestreich, is on the ballot.

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Mark Wongrowski

Democratic

Top priorities

Strengthening valuation quality control and improving communication with residents during revaluations
Making the Board of Revision appeals process easier for residents to understand and navigate

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wongrowski grew up on his family farm in Wood County and earned a business administration degree from Bowling Green State University, per the campaign site. He now manages rental properties in Bowling Green and helps run his family's farm operation, per the campaign site.

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Matthew R. Oestreich

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Oestreich has served as Wood County Auditor since October 2017 and has worked in the Auditor's office for more than 25 years, per the Auditor's office. He previously served as Assistant Chief Deputy Auditor and as the county's Weights and Measures Inspector. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matthew R. Oestreich.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Wood County Auditor in 2026?

When is the Wood County Auditor election in Ohio?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Ohio are on the Ohio election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Wood County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Judge of the Wood County Probate Court Ohio House District 44 Ohio House District 75 See all 6 Wood County races

Candidate profiles

Mark Wongrowski, full profile Matthew R. Oestreich, full profile Official Ohio election office