Definition of Election Cycle
An “Election Cycle” is generally the period between an election at which a candidate is elected to a Multnomah County office and the next regular election for that same office.
Election cycles will vary in the case of a recall or special election.
Current Election Cycles
Multnomah County Chair
Election cycle begins: November 9, 2022
Term of office begins: January 1, 2023
Election cycle ends: November 3, 2026
Term of office ends: December 31, 2026
District 1, Multnomah County Commissioner
Election cycle begins: November 6, 2024
Term of office begins: January 1, 2025
Election cycle ends: November 7, 2028
Term of office ends: December 31, 2028
District 2 Multnomah County Commissioner | 2026 Regular Election
Election cycle begins: May 18, 2022
Term of office begins: January 1, 2023
Election cycle ends: November 3, 2026
Term of office ends: December 31, 2026
District 2 Multnomah County Commissioner | 2024 Special Election
Election cycle begins: November 16, 2023 (special election called by Board of Commissioners)
Term of office begins: December 3, 2024
Election cycle ends: November 5, 2024
Term of office ends: December 31, 2026
District 3 Multnomah County Commissioner
Election cycle begins: May 22, 2024
Term of office begins: January 1, 2025
Election cycle ends: November 7, 2028
Term of office ends: December 31, 2028
District 4 Multnomah County Commissioner
Election cycle begins: May 22, 2024
Term of office begins: January 1, 2025
Election cycle ends: November 7, 2028
Term of office ends: December 31, 2028
Multnomah County Auditor
Election cycle begins: May 18, 2022
Term of office begins: January 1, 2023
Election cycle ends: November 3, 2026
Term of office ends: December 31, 2026
Multnomah County Sheriff
Election cycle begins: May 18, 2022
Term of office begins: January 1, 2023
Election cycle ends: November 3, 2026
Term of office ends: December 31, 2026