May 19, 2026 Primary Election

Important dates for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election

• For Candidates
  • 09/11/25    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/03/26    Last day for elected incumbent to file for office
  • 03/10/26    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/12/26    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
  • 03/13/26    Last day to withdraw candidacy
     
• For Districts & Jurisdictions
  • 02/27/26    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period
  • 03/19/26    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • 03/23/26    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
     
• For Voters
  • 04/04/26    Ballots mailed to military/overseas voters
  • 04/20/26    Ballots mailed to out of state voters
  • 04/28/26    Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation
  • 04/29/26    Ballots mailed to voters
  • 05/01/26    Deschutes County drop boxes open
  • 05/14/26    Last day Election Official to mail replacement ballots to voters
     
• 05/19/26    Election Day

          Don't forget to sign your ballot return envelope!

Candidate and Measure Filing Information

• Candidate filing information and forms
• State/Federal and judicial candidates file with Oregon Secretary of State's office - List of open offices
• Measure filing information and forms

Filed Candidates

      Nonpartisan Positions:
      (Office & Election Requirements for County Candidates)

• County Assessor, 4 year term
  • Zachary J Hastings
  • Tana West
     
• County Clerk, 4 year term
  • Steve Dennison
     
• County Commissioner Position #1, 4 year term
  • Jamie Collins
  • Tony DeBone
  • John Heylin (Withdrew candidacy 12/1/2025)
  • Gary (GW) Campbell (Withdrew candidacy 12/9/2025. Refiled for Position #3)
     
• County Commissioner Position #3, 4 year term
  • Charles Webster Baer
  • Gary (GW) Campbell
  • Lauren Connally
  • Amanda Page
  • Amy Sabbadini
     
• County Commissioner Position #4, 2 year term
  • Samuel Facey
  • Maddie McKinney
  • Rick Russell
  • Chet Wamboldt
  • Kathryn Osborne (Withdrew candidacy 2/4/2026)
     
• County Commissioner Position #5, 2 year term
  • Ron (Rondo) Boozell
  • Rob Imhoff
  • Morgan Schmidt
  • John Nielsen (Withdrew candidacy 10/10/2025)
  • Charles Webster Baer (Withdrew candidacy 11/12/2025. Refiled for Position #3)
• County Sheriff, 4 year term
  • James (Mac) McLaughlin
  • Ty Rupert
     
• County Treasurer, 4 year term
  • Robert Tintle

      State Candidates

​Filed Measures

• Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District - Levy to Fund Fire, EMS, and Wildfire Preparedness Staffing
  • Request for Ballot Title: Publication of Notice

Filed Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs)

     Democratic Party
     Republican Party

(New reports posted every Friday by 5pm.)

Other Information

County Voters' Pamphlet
     Download audio version here.
State Voters' Pamphlet

Official Ballot Drop-site Locations

Returns as of 05/04/26: 

Election Results Reporting Schedule -- Pursuant to OAR 165-007-0550 (4)

• Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as soon after 8:00 PM as practicable. Additional Election Night Results will be provided until all viable ballots received are processed.
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM
• Monday, June 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM