Tontogany, Ohio Public Records

Voters in the village can register online through the Ohio Secretary of State's website at www.ohiosos.gov using the Online Voter Registration system. Applicants need an Ohio driver's license or state ID number, the last four digits of their Social Security number, and their date of birth. Registration must be completed 30 days before any election. Ohio offers same-day registration during the early voting period, which runs approximately four weeks before Election Day. Residents can also register by mail or in person at the Board of Elections. When voting, residents must provide identification such as an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID, or a utility bill showing the voter's name and current address. The village holds municipal elections for mayor and village council members. The mayor serves a four-year term, while council members also serve four-year staggered terms. Municipal elections in Ohio villages typically occur in November of odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.). Local voters should check with the Wood County Board of Elections for specific information on upcoming municipal races, candidate filings, and any local ballot issues such as tax levies or zoning questions. Village elections are nonpartisan, and candidates file petitions with the county Board of Elections. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the polling location lookup tool on the Board of Elections website or by calling 419-354-9120. Polling places are assigned based on precinct boundaries, and voters must cast ballots at their designated location on Election Day. Polls open at 6:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM on Election Day in Ohio. During early voting, residents may cast ballots at the Board of Elections office regardless of their assigned precinct. Ohio's public records law makes numerous election related records accessible to the public. Voter registration lists are available through the Wood County Board of elections, though they contain only name, address, voting history (which elections the voter participated in, not how they voted), and party affiliation for primary elections. How individuals voted remains confidential. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political action committees are filed with the Ohio Secretary of State and searchable online at www.ohiosos.gov. Candidate filing documents, nomination petitions, and financial disclosure statements are public records. Precinct-level election results are published by the Board after each election and available on the Wood County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Wood County saw significant voter turnout consistent with typical presidential election cycles, with approximately 60-65% of registered voters casting ballots. The county has historically been competitive in statewide and federal elections, though it has leaned Republican in recent presidential contests. Detailed precinct results for the village are available through the Board of Elections. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the area will decide several important races. Ohio will hold gubernatorial elections in 2026, with the Governor and Lieutenant Governor on the ballot for four-year terms. All of Ohio's statewide executive offices elected in 2022 (Secretary of State, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer) will not be on the 2026 ballot, as they serve four-year terms. However, the Ohio General Assembly will be up for election, including all 99 Ohio House of Representatives seats (two-year terms) and approximately half of the 33 Ohio Senate seats (four-year staggered terms). Residents will elect their state representative and may elect their state senator depending on the district cycle. Wood County will also hold elections for various county offices in 2026, potentially including County Commissioner, Sheriff, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Clerk of Courts, and other county positions, depending on which seats are scheduled for that cycle. Any village elections scheduled for 2026 would be known closer to the filing deadline. Ohio voters can request absentee ballots for any reason. Absentee ballot applications are available on the Board of Elections website and must be received by the Board no later than noon on the Saturday before Election Day. Voted absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received by the Board within 10 days after the election, or they can be returned in person to the Board by 7:30 PM on Election Day. Military and overseas voters have additional provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). Ohio also offers early in-person voting at the Board of Elections office beginning approximately four weeks before Election Day, including evening and weekend hours.