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Multnomah County

Multnomah County Chair (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: 18 years or older, resident of the county for 18 months prior to taking office and an elector (registered voter).
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 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Multnomah County Commissioner (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: 18 years or older, resident of the commission district for 18 months prior to taking office and an elector (registered voter).
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 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Multnomah County Auditor (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: 18 years or older, resident of the county for 18 months prior to taking office, an elector (registered voter) 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 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Multnomah County Sheriff (term 4 years)
 

Qualifications: 21 years or older, resident of the county for 18 months prior to taking office, an elector (registered voter) and DPSST proof of certification or eligibility for certification. DPSST certification letter samples 

 (To contact DPSST, please call Marilyn Lorance at 503-378-2431.) 
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 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015

 

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


Metro

Metro Council President (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Council President shall each be a qualified elector under the constitution of this state when his or her term of office begins and shall have resided during the preceding 12 months within the boundaries of Metro.
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: $100 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Metro Councilor (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Councilor shall be a qualified elector under the constitution of this state when his or her term of office begins and shall have resided during the preceding 12 months in the district.
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: $25 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee (in Multnomah County): $300 (Dist. #1, #5 & #6), $100 (Dist #2) (Other Council districts file VP statements with Washington and/or Clackamas Co.) Filing Forms: MCED 009  &MCED 015
 
Metro Auditor (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Auditor shall each be a qualified elector under the constitution of this state when his or her term of office begins and shall have resided during the preceding 12 months within the boundaries of Metro. At the time of election or appointment, the Auditor shall also hold the designation of certified public accountant 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: $100 or 500 signatures / Filing form: SEL 120 / Optional Petition sheet SEL 121
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 

References: Metro Home Rule Charter  |  Metro Code  |  State Statutes/Administrative Rules


People's Utility Districts

Interlachen PUD (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and have lived in the district continuously for two years preceding the date of the election and must be a candidate for the sub-district of residence.
Election: November General (even years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Rockwood PUD (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and have lived in the district continuously for two years preceding the date of the election and must be a candidate for the sub-district of residence.
Election: November General (even years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Columbia PUD Sub-district #1 (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Columbia County Elections Office 
Qualifications: Check with Columbia County Elections.
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 

Special Districts

Mt Hood Community College Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Zone postions must be a registered voter in zone. At-large postions must be registered voter in district. Candidates are elected by zone or district-wide for at-large positions. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee (for zones in Multnomah Co.): $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Portland Community College Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter in zone. Candidates are elected by zone.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee (for zones in Multnomah Co.): $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Multnomah Education Service District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Zone postions must be a registered voter in zone. At-large postions must be registered voter in district. Candidates are elected by zone or district-wide for at-large positions.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Beaverton School District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Washington County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Washington County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Centennial School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter in zone and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. At-large postions must be a registered voter in district. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Corbett School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms:MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
David Douglas School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Gresham/Barlow School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter in zone and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. At-large postions must be a registered voter in district. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Hillsboro School District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Washington County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Washington County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms:MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Lake Oswego School District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Clackamas County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Clackamas County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Parkrose School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Portland School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter in zone and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Reynolds School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Riverdale School District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: A candidate must be a registered voter and resident of district for 1-year preceding election. Candidates are elected district-wide. 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Scappoose School District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Columbia County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Columbia County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Alto Park Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter in district or landowner in district and elector in state.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 7 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Burlington Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 22 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Corbett Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Lusted Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Palatine Hill Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Clackamas County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Clackamas County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Pleasant Home Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Valley View Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
West Slope Water District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Washington County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Washington County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Rural Fire Protection District Board #10 (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter or owner in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Rural Fire Protection District Board #11jt (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter or owner in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Rural Fire Protection District Board #14 (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter or owner in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Rural Fire Protection District Board #30jt - (term 4 years)
 Qualifications: Registered voter or owner in district.
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Filing Office: Multnomah Co. Elections Filing Fee: $10 or 25 signatures / Filing Form: SEL 190 / Filing by petition (in lieu of filing fee): SEL 191
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Scappoose RFPD Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Columbia County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Columbia County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Washington County Elections 
Qualifications: Check with Washington County Elections 
Election: May Special (odd years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 

Soil & Water Conservation Districts

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
Qualifications: Check with Oregon Dept. of Ag. 
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Board (term 4 years)
 Filing Office: Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
Qualifications: Check with Oregon Dept. of Ag. 
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 

Cities

City of Fairview Council & Mayor
 Filing Office: City of Fairview - Recorder/Clerk 
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $50 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
City of Gresham Council & Mayor
 Filing Office: City of Gresham - Recorder/Clerk 
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $100 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
City of Lake Oswego Council & Mayor
 Filing Office: City of Lake Oswego - Recorder/Clerk 
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $50 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
City of Maywood Park Council
 Filing Office: City of Maywood Park - Recorder/Clerk 
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $25 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
City of Portland Council & Mayor
 Filing Office: City of Portland - Recorder/Clerk 
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: May Primary (even years) with Nov. runoff (top two) if no candidate receives majority of votes cast.
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $300 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
City of Troutdale Council & Mayor
 Filing Office: City of Troutdale - Recorder/Clerk
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $50 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
 
City of Wood Village Council & Mayor
 Filing Office: City of Wood Village- Recorder/Clerk
Qualifications: Check with City Clerk
Election: November General (even years) 
Optional Multnomah Co. Voters' Pamphlet Filing: Multnomah County Elections / VP Fee: $50 / Filing Forms: MCED 009  & MCED 015
Last reviewed April 21, 2026