November 3, 2026 General Election - City Council

The City of Stayton is governed by a council consisting of a Mayor plus five Councilors nominated and elected from the city at large. The Mayor's term of office is four years, and a Councilor's term of office is four years. The candidate filing period opens on June 3, 2026. 

At the 2026 General Election, the positions of the Mayor and three Councilors will appear on the ballot.

  • Mayor position currently held by Brian Quigley
  • Council position currently held by Leonard Hays
  • Council position currently held by David Patty
  • Council position currently held by Jordan Ohrt

Information potential candidates should know prior to filing to run for office include: 

  • All positions are non-partisan.
  • Council positions are elected at large – meaning candidates may reside in any area inside the Stayton city limits.
  • All positions are volunteer / non-paid.
  • Neither the mayor nor a councilor may be employed by the city.
  • The council is the final judge of the election and qualifications of elected officials.
  • The council meets on the first and third Monday's of each month at 6:30 p.m.
  • The council serves as members of the Budget Committee.
  • All terms will begin on January 4, 2027.

  • Are you considering running for Mayor or City Councilor?  

    Mayor Brian Quigley is hosting a Prospective Councilor Informational meeting for community members interested in running for elected office in Stayton. 

    Join the Mayor and City Council members on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Stayton Community Center (400 W. Virginia Street). 

    Click on the graphic to the right to view the full flier for this session. 

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    • First day for candidates to file: June 3, 2026
    • Last day for elected incumbent candidates: August 18, 2026
    • Last day for appointed incumbent and new candidates: August 25, 2026
    • Last day for candidate to withdraw: August 28, 2026
    • Election Day: November 3, 2026

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    • Currently registered to vote in Oregon.
    • Reside within the Stayton city limits at least one year immediately before election or appointment to office.
    • No person may be a candidate at a single election for more than one city office.
    • Submit appropriate candidacy form(s) in accordance with State election laws and the City Charter within the filing deadline.

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  • Candidate filing opens on June 3, 2026.

    Please review this information which pertains to filing for office. The Candidates Manual (pages 23-24) and Campaign Finance Manual will provide instructions to help you through the process. These manuals are available online at the Secretary of State’s Election Division website.

    Filing Requirements

    • If you wish to file candidacy for Councilor, an SEL101 form is required.
    • This completed form must be submitted to the City Elections Officer.
    • No filing fees or signature sheets are required to run for City of Stayton offices.

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  • Once received, candidate filings will be posted here. 

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  • City of Stayton - Elections Officer State of Oregon Marion County

    Alissa Angelo, CMC
    Assistant City Manager
    362 N. Third Avenue
    Stayton, Oregon 97383
    (503) 769-3425
    aangelo@staytonoregon.gov

    Secretary of State Elections Division
    (503) 986-1518
    www.oregonvotes.org

    Marion County Elections
    (503) 588-5041
    https://co.marion.or.us/CO/elections

     

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  • Typically, a Candidate Forum is held approximately one month prior to the election. This section will be updated once the City is notified of a forum being scheduled.

    The City of Stayton, its employees, officers and agents had no connection with the forum in any manner. Any concerns with the conduct or rules of the forum should be directed to the forum coordinator only.

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