Jefferson County Commissioner Candidates – May 19, 2026 Primary Election
On May 19, 2026 – ELECTION DAY. County Clerk’s office is open 7 am – 8 pm. Last day for voter to return ballot. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked on or before Election Day & received by mail within 7 days of Election Day. Ballots deposited in an official drop box must be received by 8 pm on Election Day. Unofficial election results will be released at 8 pm and once again after all ballots have been tallied Election night.
For Jefferson County Oregon – Nonpartisan Offices on the ballot will include:
- Jefferson County Commissioner, Position #1 – 4 year term
- Jefferson County Commissioner, Position #2 – 4 year term
- Jefferson County Treasurer – 4 year term
- Jefferson County Sheriff – 4 year term
- Jefferson County Clerk – 4 year term
- Jefferson County Assessor – 4 year term
KWSO’s Will Robbins interviewed candidates for the two Jefferson County Commissioner Positions. We have each of their interviews available here, in the order they came in to do their interview.
Jefferson County Commissioner Position #1
- George Curtiss LISTEN HERE
- Mark Wunsch LISTEN HERE
Jefferson County Commissioner Position #2
- Kelly Simmelink LISTEN HERE
- Bill Atherton LISTEN HERE
- Ara Erdeckian LISTEN HERE
- Greg Mead LISTEN HERE
