Next Election: May 2026

Important Dates

  • September 11, 2025 - First day to file

  • February 24, 2026 - Last day to submit signatures for verification

  • March 10, 2026 - Last day to file

  • March 13, 2026 - Last day to withdraw

  • May 19, 2026 - Primary Election

County Commissioner (2 seats)

County Commissioners 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

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

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

City Councilor

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.