Mark W. Wood
MT · Broadwater County Sheriff/Coroner
Mark W. Wood is Broadwater County's sheriff, appointed by the county commission after serving as undersheriff, with about 36 years in law enforcement that began in Washington, D.C. His priorities are keeping deputies and giving them the training and equipment they need.
Where Mark W. Wood stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Hired a resident deputy for southern Broadwater County and signed an agreement with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office to share patrol coverage near Three Forks.
June 16, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: threeforksvoice.com
Announced one of the largest drug busts in county history. An April 2026 traffic stop led to seizures of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and guns. He gave the deputies commendation awards.
May 26, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: krtv.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Restructured the sheriff's office to cut costs after voters rejected a public safety levy in 2025, which took away over a third of its budget. Changes included four volunteer coroners.
June 23, 2026
Source: kxlf.com
Was appointed Broadwater County sheriff by a unanimous county commission vote after Sheriff Nick Rauser stepped down. He fills the term through the end of 2026.
April 1, 2026
Source: kxlh.com
Was sworn in as Broadwater County undersheriff in December 2024, appointed by Sheriff Nick Rauser to replace retiring Undersheriff Brandon Harris.
January 1, 2025
Source: threeforksvoice.com
Past race Mark W. Wood ran in:
- Sheriff/Coroner · November 3, 2026 · Broadwater County, Montana · incumbent