The Wood County Democratic Party of Wisconsin promotes the principles, values, and candidates of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

The stated mission is: To expand Democratic influence in public office at the local, state, and federal levels from Central Wisconsin.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin strives to build an open, just, and strong society, where all people have equal rights and opportunities to live meaningful, secure lives. We work actively for an open, honest, and responsive government.

New maps have been drawn in Wisconsin. The southern portion of the county is in the 3rd Congressional District and the northern portion is in the 7th Congressional District. There are portions of two Assembly Districts in the county; the 72nd in south Wood county and the 86th in north Wood county. There are also portions of two State Senate Districts, the 24th (south) and the 29th (north).

Wood County has two major population centers, Marshfield and the Tri-City Area, which includes Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards, Nekoosa. With this and the 3rd & 7th CDs, county-wide responsibilities and meeting agendas are shared between two Co-Chairs.