Upcoming Elections
2026 Primary Election – May 19, 2026
What will Jackson County Voters be voting on in the May election?
NOMINEES FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
The Democratic Party of Oregon choses their nominees for the General Midterm Election this fall through the Primary Election in May. Oregon has closed primaries, so you must be a registered Democrat to vote in the Primary Election for these candidates. You can register or update your voter's registration to affiliate with the Democratic party online through the Oregon Secretary of State at oregonvotes.org. You can also register or update your voter's registration by filling out a Oregon Voter's Registration card and returning it to the Jackson County Elections office at 1101 W. Main, Medford, OR 97501 (by mail or in person.) Voter registration cards can be found at your local post offices and at the Jackson County Elections office.
The deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the May Primary is April 28. Registration cards postmarked by this date or submitted online no later than 11:59 pm are valid.
These are the partisan positions registered Democrats will be voting for their party's nominees on in the May Primary Election:
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U.S. Senate (1 position)
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U.S. Representative, 2nd District — Our CD2 Candidates
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Governor
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State Senator, 3rd District — Our SD3 Candidates
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State Representative, 4th District
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State Representative, 5th District — Our Candidates
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State Representative, 6th District — Our Candidates
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State Representative, 56th District
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Jackson County Commissioner, Pos. 1 — Our Candidates
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Jackson County Commissioner, Pos. 3 — Our Candidates
For a list of who has filed for these positions, see On the Ballot (pdf).
Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs), 2-year term — Learn more about becoming a PCP!
If you are a registered Democrat, your ballot will also include a page to vote for PCP. You do not have to choose just one PCP candidate to vote for. Note the number of PCP positions for your precinct and be sure to vote for all the PCP candidates.
Would you like to serve as a PCP for your local Democratic party?
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).
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:
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:
LOCAL MEASURES
Measure 15-240
Rogue Valley Transportation District: Renewal of 5 Year Local Operation Tax for General Operations
If you live within the Rogue Valley Transportation District which serves Medford, Ashland, Phoenix, Talent, Central Point and White City, you will be voting on whether to continue this tax levy to fund bus and transportation services throughout the district. This is not a new tax. The Jackson County Democrats recommend a "YES" vote.
Measure 15-241
Ashland School District 5 - Renewal of Local Operating Levy
If you live within the Ashland School District, you will be voting on whether to continue the Youth Activities and Academics tax levy. This is not a new tax. The levy funds a portion of the Ashland School Districts educational and extracurricular programs. The Jackson County Democrats recommend a "YES" vote.
BALLOTS
Official Voter's Pamphlets from the Oregon Secretary of State were mailed to voters April 22 - 24.
Ballots were mailed out to voters May 1, 2026.
Check your voter's registration to make sure you're registered, your voting address and your mailing address are correct and you're affiliated with the Democratic party — if you want to vote for Democratic nominees for partisan positions in May Primary Election. Visit oregonvotes.org
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