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Candidate Information

List of Candidate Filings for Metro

Candidate positions scheduled to be on the ballot (filing office Multnomah County Elections):

Metro: 

  • Metro Auditor
  • Metro Council President
  • Metro Council Districts 1, 2 & 4

Map of Metro Council boundaries:

State/Federal and judicial candidates file with Oregon Secretary of State's office - list of open offices (PDF)

Candidate contests for Multnomah County and City of Portland elected offices will not appear on the May 2026 ballot. They will next appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot — when County voters will join City of Portland voters in using ranked choice voting in Multnomah County. The filing period for the November 2026 General Election opens on June 3, 2026. 

  • To learn more about ranked choice voting in Multnomah County, visit www.multco.us/rcv.

Important Dates for Candidates

  • Sept 11, 2025 - First date to file for office
  • March 3, 2026 - Filing deadline for elected incumbent candidates
  • March 10, 2026 - Filing deadline for non-incumbent (new) and appointed incumbent candidates
  • March 12, 2026 - County Voters' Pamphlet filing deadline for Candidate Statements

Measure Information

  • Feb. 27, 2026 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
  • March 19, 2026 - Measure filing deadline (noticed and completed)
  • March 23, 2026 - County Voters' Pamphlet filing deadline for Measure Arguments

Precinct Committeeperson (PCP) Information

Precincts

Precinct  boundaries have been completed February 2022.

Interactive online precinct map - updated March 2024

Important Dates


Other Information

  • Candidate Information Meeting
    • Candidates or prospective candidates can schedule a 30 minute meeting with the Elections District and Candidate Specialist to discuss or review:
  • Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)
    • Beginning November 2026 - Multnomah County voters will use RCV to elect the County Chair, County Commissioners, the Auditor and Sheriff.
  • Political Signs

Important Dates for Voters

  • April 3, 2026 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
  • April 6, 2026 - Absentee ballots available
  • April 20, 2026 - Out of state ballots mailed
  • April 28, 2026 - Voter registration deadline
  • April 29, 2026 - Ballots mailed to voters
  • May 19, 2026 - Primary Election Day
  • June 15, 2026 - Final Election Results Certified
Last reviewed September 18, 2025