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Candidate Endorsements
Measure Endorsements
The Clatsop County Democrats have not taken a position on Measures this election, but for your information here are the recommendationsfrom the Democratic Party of Oregon.
The Democratic Party of Oregon recommends a YES vote on the following two measures:
Measure 116: Establishing the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission
Voting Yes on 116 supports creating an independent commission that sets the pay for statewide elected officials, including state legislators, the Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the Attorney General, Oregon Supreme Court judges, and others. Nationwide, 22 states have established independent commissions to make salary decisions fair and impartial.
Read the full text of Measure 116 here.
Measure 119: The Unionization of Cannabis Workers Initiative
Voting Yes on 119 supports requiring cannabis businesses to submit to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission a signed labor peace agreement requiring the business to remain neutral when labor organizations communicate with employees about collective bargaining rights with its licensure or renewal application.
Read the full text of Measure 119 here.
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Candidate Information
Federal Positions
President
Kamala D. Harris/Tim Walz (Democratic Party)
Donald Trump/J.D. Vance (Republican Party)
US House of Representatives CD1
Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic Party)
Bob Todd (Republican Party)
Joseph Christman (Libertarian Party)
State Positions
Secretary of State
Tobias Read (Democratic Party)
Dennis Linthicum (Republican Party)
Nathalie Paravicini (Pacific Green Party)
Treasurer
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward (Democratic Party)
Brian Boquist (Republican Party)
Seth Woolley (Pacific Green Party)
Attorney General
Dan Rayfield (Democratic Party)
Will Lathrop (Republican Party)
Oregon House of Representatives HD32
Andy Davis (Democratic Party)
Cyrus Javadi (Republican Party)
Local Positions
City of Astoria
Councilor, Ward 2
- Andrea Mazarella
Councilor, Ward 4
- Vance Lump
- Lisa Morley
- Miriam (Mimi) Rose
City of Cannon Beach
Councilors, At Large (2 Positions)
- Erik Ostrander
- Deanna L. Hammond
- Mike Bates
City of Gearhart
Mayor
- Robert Morey
- Kerry Smith
Councilor, Position 2
- Paulina Cockrum
- David Savinar
Councilor, Position 4
- Sharon Kloepfer
- Patricia Roberts
City of Seaside
Councilor, Ward 3
- Mark Hopman
- Seamus McVey
Councilor, Ward 4
- Meagan Hughes
- David Posalski
Councilor, At Large Wards 1 & 2
- Randy Frank
- Heidi Hoffman
City of Warrenton
Commissioner, Position 1
- Brandon T. Williams
- Gerald Poe
Commissioner, Position 2
- Jessica Sollaccio
- Darlene Warren
Commissioner, Position 3
- Thomas Dyer
- Mellisa Cochran-Spivey
Sheriff
- Matt Phillips
Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation
Director, Zone 1 (2-year unexpired term)
No candidate filed to be listed on the ballot.
Director, Zone 3
- Ted Warila
Director, Zone 4 (2-year unexpired term)
No candidate filed to be listed on the ballot.
Director, Zone 5
No candidate filed to be listed on the ballot.
Director, At Large 1
- Mike Seppa
Measure Information
State Measures
Measure 115: Allow the Legislature to impeach elected state executives
Measure 116: Establish the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission to determine certain public officials’ salaries
Measure 117: Establish ranked-choice voting for federal and state offices
Measure 118: Require Oregon issue rebates to residents from surplus corporate tax revenue
Measure 119: Require cannabis businesses to submit to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission a signed labor peace agreement between the business and a labor organization with its licensure or renewal application
Local Measures
City of Warrenton
4-227 Bonds for Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Improvements
4-228 Prohibits Psilocybin-Related Businesses Within the City of Warrenton
4-229 Deed Former Library Building and Property to VFW Post 10580
Flip The House!
Flipping the House may run through Oregon this year!
Please consider supporting these Democrats!
US House District 2 – Dan Ruby
US House District 3 – Maxine Dexter
US House District 4 – Val Hoyle
US House District 5 – Janelle Bynum
US House District 6 – Andrea Salinas
Important Dates
June 5: First day City to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices.
July 18: First day for Soil & Water Conservation District candidates to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition.
August 27: Last day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices. Last day for Soil & Water Conservation District candidates to file declaration of candidacy, nominating petition or withdraw.
August 29: Last day for candidates, who files candidacy with county clerk, to file statements for county voters’ pamphlet.
September 9: Last day for candidate, who filed with governing body other than county clerk, to file statement for county voters’ pamphlet. Last day for filing measure arguments for county voters’ pamphlet.
October 15: Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation. Registration cards that are postmarked by this date or submitted online no later than 11:59 PM are valid registration.
October 16-22: Official ballots mailed.
November 5: GENERAL ELECTION DAY: The Clatsop County Clerk’s Office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ballots must be delivered to the County Clerk’s Office, 820 Exchange Street, 2nd floor, Astoria no later than 8:00 p.m. on this date. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked by election day.
November 12: Last day to receive valid postmarked ballots by mail.
Elections Resources
Check your voter registration and track your ballot
Clatsop County Clerk & Elections
ORESTAR – Oregon’s campaign finance database