If you truly want to elect more moderates and progressives to office—people who will use common sense and stand up to the nonsense and nightmare of the current administration and Project 2025—perhaps you should consider running yourself! Or, encourage a friend to run!  

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Become a Local Democratic PCP

• If you're new to all of this, consider becoming a Democratic Precinct Committee Person (PCP).

• It's your easy, first step to learning about the election process and building your political network.

• PCPs are the grassroots core of the Jackson County Democratic Party's Central Committee.

• As a PCP, you help manage the local party's activities and work to elect Democrats to positions at all levels of government: from school board members and city councilors up to the United States Congress.

• The PCP position is a 2-year term, and there is a very easy process to get elected in the Primary Election.

 

The deadline to file for election as a PCP in the May 2026 Primary election has passed. However, there is still space on your PCP ballot for you to write in your name as a candidate. To be elected, you must receive at least three votes from registered Democrats within your precinct (your own vote plus two others).

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To Run as a Write-In PCP Candidate
If you intend to run as a write-in, you must file a formal declaration with the county. You can complete the SEL 105D Write-in Candidate Declaration online here:

• ONLINE FORM: SEL 105D - Write-in Candidate Declaration

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To Nominate a Write-In PCP Candidate
If you would like to nominate another registered Democrat in your precinct to serve as a PCP, you must submit a nomination form. Please use the SEL 105N Write-in Candidate Nomination link below:

• ONLINE FORM: SEL 105N - Write-in Candidate Nomination

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Or, Aim Higher: Run for a Local Board or Council

• City Council, Parks and Recreation, and Water District positions are often non-partisan, making them accessible for new progressive leaders. 

• These overlooked but very important public entities make critical decisions on housing, public safety and infrastructure that affect you.

• Start by attending a few public meetings to learn the lay of the land.

• Even in the most conservative parts of the county, moderates and progressives have run successfully for these positions.

 

If you care about your community, want to serve others, and are willing to learn, you are already a good candidate!​

 

On the ballot – 2026 Primary Election – May 19, 2026

• Precinct Committee Persons (2-year term, many openings)

• Various judicial positions (terms vary)

• Primary races for all of the partisan positions listed in the section below.

 

On the ballot – 2026 General Election – November 3, 2026

(Incumbents are listed in parentheses.)

 

The deadline to file to run in the Oregon Primary election to be the Democratic nominee has passed.  However, please note that the Jackson County Democrats are seeking Democrats to be write in candidates for Oregon House District 4 and Oregon House District 6.  Please email David Sours at chair@jcdemocrats.org if you or somebody you know might be interested in being a write-in candidate for these positions.

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PARTISAN POSITIONS

• U.S. Senate (Incumbent: Democrat Jeff Merkley). Senator Merkley is running for re-election.  Paul Damian Wells is challenging Senator Merkley in the primary.  

• U.S. Representative, 2nd District (Incumbent: Republican Cliff Bentz, R) — Meet our congressional candidates!

• Governor (Incumbent: Democrat Tina Kotek). Governor Kotek is running for re-election.  Democrats challenging Governor Kotek in the primary include:  Forest (Fora) Alexander, James Atkinson IV, Donnie M. Beckwith, David W. Beem, Brittney Jones, Cal Kishawi, Steve William Liable, Tristian Sheppard, and Miranda Weigler. 

• State Senator, 3rd District (Incumbent:  Democrat Jeff Golden). Senator Golden is retiring at the end of his term. Meet our State Senate District 3 Candidates! 

• State Representative, 4th District (Incumbent:  Republican Alex Skarlatos). We are seeking a write-in candidate for this seat.

• State Representative, 5th District (Incumbent: Democrat Pam Marsh). Representative Marsh is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.  

• State Representative, 6th District (Incumbent: Republican Kim Wallan). John P. Holm has filed for election to be the Democratic nominee for this seat. 

• State Representative, 56th District (Incumbent:  Republican Emily McIntire). We are seeking a write-in candidate for this seat. 

• Jackson County Commissioner, Pos. 1 (Incumbent:  Republican Rick Dyer). Lyndi Reichenbach has filed for election to be the Democratic nominee for this position. 

• Jackson County Commissioner, Pos. 3 (Incumbent:  Republican Colleen Roberts). Isabella Lee Tibbetts has filed for election to be the Democratic nominee for this position. 

 

NONPARTISAN POSITIONS

​​These critical offices affect the daily operations of our county and cities:

• Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industry (Incumbent: Christina Stephenson)

• Jackson County Clerk (Incumbent: Christine Walker)

• Jackson County Sheriff (Incumbent: Nate Sickler)

• These city positions will be on the ballot in most communities: Mayor, Recorder, Council Members, Parks Commissioners.

• Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District Directors (2 at-large positions)

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Ready to Run? Contact Us Today!

Whatever position you're interested in, we can help you!

Email our Party Chair to get the conversation started: mail@jcdemocrats.org