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May 20, 2026
Portland City Elections is preparing for the November 3, 2026 General Election with trainings and materials to help prepare City candidates. This November, Portlanders will be voting on the City Auditor and six City Council seats in Districts 3 and 4. The first day to file for office is June 3.
If you or someone you know is thinking about running for office, now is the time to learn how to file a complete and timely application to qualify for the ballot. City Elections is hosting a Candidate Filing Webinar, the second of two Candidate Learning Sessions, on May 28 at 2 p.m. This webinar is designed to equip potential candidates with details such as what’s changed from 2024, methods to file, how to double check your qualifications, and frequent mistakes to avoid. Join us for an informative presentation with plenty of time for candidate questions and answers.
Attend the Candidate Filing Webinar to learn about filing to be on the City ballot
This one-hour session will cover:
- Qualifications for office
- Methods to file for office
- Resources available
- Time for questions and answers
Webinar details:
- Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Can’t make it to the session? The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the City Elections website.
Candidate filing opens June 3
The first day to file for office for the November 3, 2026 General Election opens on June 3, 2026. Check out the City Elections website to learn more about eligibility, filing options, and deadlines.
Resources for candidates and campaigns
The 2026 Candidate Filing and Campaign Finance Guides are now available! Check out these resources to learn about the process of filing for office and the City’s Charter-based campaign finance laws:
CONTACT
James Eccles
Elections Education Supervisor
Deborah Scroggin
Elections Division Manager
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