Candidates for County Commission
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About County Commission
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $7571/month
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a citizen of the United States, Must be a resident and registered voter of Umatilla County for at least one year prior to filing for office, and Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Qualified candidates may file for the non-partisan positions by filling out a SEL 101 Candidate filing form with 189 signatures and submitting a $50 filing fee
- Filing period
- June 3, 2026 - August 25, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 216 SE 4th St., Suite 18 Pendleton, OR 97801-2699
- Filing phone
- 541-278-6236
- Step 3
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