State Representative (District 9)

Candidates attending forum on Saturday March 14th at 5PM:

Claire Lynn
https://www.clairefororegon.com

Troy Cribbins
https://troycribbins.com

U.S. House Representative for Oregon CD-4

Candidates attending forum on Saturday March 14th at 5PM:

Monique DeSpain
https://moniqueforcongress.com/

U.S. Senator for Oregon

Candidates attending forum on Saturday March 14th at 5PM:

Jo Rae Perkins
https://joraeperkins.com

County Commissioner (2 seats)

County Commissioners (4 year term) are responsible for a wide range of duties, primarily focused on local governance and administration. They act as the legislative body for the county, establishing laws and policies, overseeing the county budget, and managing county affairs. They also play a crucial role in community development, public health, and infrastructure, ensuring the smooth operation of county services and advocating for the county's interests. See ORS 203.240

Candidates for Position 2:

John Sweet (incumbent)
https://www.facebook.com/johnsweetcooscounty

Brandi Martindale
https://www.brandiforcoos.com


Candidates for Position 3:

Richard Coleman
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575001173061

Rick Osborn
https://osborn4coos.com

Sheriff

A county Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer, with a broad range of responsibilities including law enforcement, criminal investigation, search and rescue, and jail operations within their county. They also handle legal processes, mental patient transportation, and provide police protection to unincorporated areas. See ORS 206.010

Candidates:

Mike Kinnaird
https://www.co.coos.or.us/media/62306

Gabe Fabrizio (Incumbent)
https://www.co.coos.or.us/media/61946

Clerk

A county Clerk's responsibilities typically include managing elections, maintaining public records, and handling property tax appeals. They are also responsible for recording documents like deeds and marriage licenses, and they serve as the chief election official for their county. Additionally, they may be involved in issuing marriage licenses, recording military discharges, and providing access to archived records. See ORS 205.110

Candidates:

Julie Brecke (Incumbent)
https://www.co.coos.or.us/media/61941

Marty Kuhrt
https://kuhrt4clerk.org

Pam Lewis
https://lewis4clerk.org

Precinct Committee Person (PCP)

To make a real impact, start by engaging with your County Republican Party. It’s the first level of Oregon’s political leadership structure. And consider becoming a Precinct Committeeperson! Real change happens at the local level — in your neighborhoods, precincts, and counties. County Republican Parties are where volunteers organize events, register voters, support candidates, and connect directly with their communities. You can file at the county elections office or online at https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/candidate-filing-precinct-committeeperson-sel-105.aspx

Candidates:
https://www.co.coos.or.us/media/62376

City Councilor (November)

City Councilors are primarily responsible for representing their constituents' interests, setting city policy, and overseeing the city's operations. This includes identifying community needs, establishing goals, adopting ordinances and resolutions, approving the city budget, and representing the city in regional affairs. They also play a role in contract review, land use appeals, and may serve as the Urban Renewal Agency Board.

Every city in the county will have city council positions available and we will know the exact count for each city towards the end of September.