Jackson County Democrats

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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Start Local: Become a 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 Precinct Committee Person for the May 2026 Primary is March 10, 2026.
Start the process today!

 

Or, Aim Higher: Run for City Council

• City Council, School Board, 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 all of us who live within city boundaries.

• 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 city, 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.)

 

PARTISAN POSITIONS

• U.S. Senate (Jeff Merkley, D)

• U.S. Representative, 2nd District (Cliff Bentz, R) 

• Governor (Tina Kotek, D)

• State Senator, 3rd District (Jeff Golden, D) 

• State Representative, 4th District (Alek Skarlatos, R)

• State Representative, 5th District (Pam Marsh, D)

• State Representative, 6th District (Kim Wallan, R)

• State Representative, 56th District (Emily McIntire, R)

• Jackson County Commissioner, Pos. 1 (Rick Dyer, R)

• Jackson County Commissioner, Pos. 3 (Colleen Roberts, R)

 

NONPARTISAN POSITIONS

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

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

• Jackson County Clerk (Christine Walker)

• Jackson County Sheriff (Nate Sickler)

• 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: chair@jcdemocrats.org