Multnomah County Chair (term 4 years)
Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office
Next Election
November 2026
Forms and Fees:
- $50 Candidate filing fee or 500 signatures on SEL 121 Optional Petition Sheet
- SEL 101 Candidate Filing Form
- $300 Voters' Pamphlet filing fee
- Joint County Voters Pamphlet (JCVP) form(s)
Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)
Note: JCVP forms are subject to periodic changes and revisions. Previously published versions of the JCVP will still be honored and accepted for filing.
Multnomah County Commissioner (term 4 years)
Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Resident of the commission district for 18 months prior to taking office
- Elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office
Next Election for Commissioner Districts 1, 3, and 4
November 2028
Next Election for Commissioner District 2
November 2026
Forms and Fees:
- $50 Candidate filing fee or 500 signatures on SEL 121 Optional Petition Sheet
- SEL 101 Candidate Filing Form
- $300 Voters' Pamphlet filing fee
- Joint County Voters Pamphlet (JCVP) form(s)
Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)
Note: JCVP forms are subject to periodic changes and revisions. Previously published versions of the JCVP will still be honored and accepted for filing.
Multnomah County Auditor (term 4 years)
Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- Elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office
- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
Next Election
November 2026
Forms and Fees:
- $50 Candidate filing fee or 500 signatures on SEL 121 Optional Petition Sheet
- SEL 101 Candidate Filing Form
- $300 Voters' Pamphlet filing fee
- Joint County Voters Pamphlet (JCVP) form(s)
Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)
Note: JCVP forms are subject to periodic changes and revisions. Previously published versions of the JCVP will still be honored and accepted for filing.
Multnomah County Sheriff (term 4 years)
Qualifications
- 21 years or older
- Elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office
- Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification
- Read OAR 259-008-0075
- Additional questions, contact DPSST: Marsha Morin at 503-378-2155 or Jessica Klossen 503-378-2083
Next Election
November 2026
Forms and Fees
- $50 Candidate filing fee or 500 signatures on SEL 121 Optional Petition Sheet
- SEL 101 Candidate Filing Form
- $300 Voters' Pamphlet filing fee
- Joint County Voters Pamphlet (JCVP) form(s)
Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)
Note: JCVP forms are subject to periodic changes and revisions. Previously published versions of the JCVP will still be honored and accepted for filing.
References: Multnomah County Home Rule Charter | Multnomah County Code (MCC) | State Statutes/Administrative Rules