Candidate Filing Requirements: Multnomah County

Candidate filing requirements and information for Multnomah County elected positions.

Multnomah County Chair (term 4 years)

Qualifications: 18 years or older, elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office.
Election: May Primary (even years) with Nov. runoff (top two) if no candidate receives majority of votes cast.
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $50 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 101 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121 

Document
SEL 121 (100.85 KB)


Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: 

Note: JCVP forms are subject to periodic changes and revisions. Previously published versions of the JCVP will still be honored and accepted for filing.

Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)



Multnomah County Commissioner (term 4 years)

Qualifications: 18 years or older, resident of the commission district for 18 months prior to taking office and elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office.
Election: May Primary (even years) with Nov. runoff (top two) if no candidate receives majority of votes cast.
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $50 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 101 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121 

Document
SEL 121 (100.85 KB)


Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: 

Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)



Multnomah County Auditor (term 4 years)

Qualifications: 18 years or older, elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office, and CPA or certified internal auditor.
Election: May Primary (even years) with Nov. runoff (top two) if no candidate receives majority of votes cast.
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $50 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 101 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121 

Document
SEL 121 (100.85 KB)


Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: 

Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)



Multnomah County Sheriff (term 4 years)

Qualifications: 21 years or older, elector (registered voter) of Multnomah County for 18 months prior to taking office, and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification (DPSST candidate eligibility review). For more information please see OAR 259-008-0075. Additional questions, please contact DPSST, either Marsha Morin at 503-378-2155 or Jessica Klossen 503-378-2083. 
Election: May Primary (even years) with Nov. runoff (top two) if no candidate receives majority of votes cast.
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $50 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 101 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121 

Document
SEL 121 (100.85 KB)


Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: 

Endorsement form (Use of endorser name determined by endorser) for County Voters’ Pamphlet - JCVP-02B (813.52 KB)



References: Multnomah County Home Rule Charter | Multnomah County Code (MCC) | State Statutes/Administrative Rules

Last reviewed February 11, 2025