Candidate & Local Measure Filings
Candidate and Local Measure Filing Resources
County Commissioner
This a partisan office that appears on major party voter ballots for Primary Elections. The candidates nominated in the Primary Election appear on the General Election ballot.
County Sheriff
This office is on the General Election ballot every four years. If three or more candidates file for the office of Sheriff, this contest appears on the Primary Election ballot.
County District Attorney
Anyone interested in running for Benton County District Attorney files with the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division. The next Primary Election for this position will happen in May of 2028.
Soil and Water Candidate
Benton Soil and Water Conservation District board member positions appear on the November ballot of even numbered years. The next time these positions will be on the ballot is November 3, 2026.
Mayors and Councilors
November 3, 2026 General Election is the next election where voters can choose mayor and city councilors, city-dependent.
Precinct Committeeperson
This office will appear on the May 2028 Primary Election. Contact your local party organization before filing.
Special District
Special Districts elect board members in the election that is held in May of odd-numbered years. The next scheduled Special District Election is May of 2027.
Local Measure Filing
Learn about the rules and procedures for filing Local Measures.
Voters’ Pamphlet Filings
County Voters’ Pamphlets are usually published for each election. The County Clerk makes the final decision prior to each election. Candidate statements and measure arguments are fee based, optional filings.