City Council Elections

The next scheduled Council election will be held at the November 3, 2026, General Election, and will feature Council positions 2 and 4, and the mayor. The individuals elected in November 2026 will serve a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2030.

NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR FOR CITY CANDIDATES
May 3, 2026	Last day to establish residency in city limits.
July TBD	First day to file nomination papers and petitions.
August TBD	Suggested deadline to submit signatures for verification to the city elections officer.
August TBD	Last day to file nomination papers and petitions.
August TBD	Last day for candidates to withdraw.
September TBD	Last day for candidates to file voter pamphlet statement.
October TBD	Last day to register to vote.
October TBD	Ballots are mailed out.
November 3	Election Day.
January 5, 2027	The Oath of Office administered to elected candidates.

City elections are governed by the laws and regulations of the City of Milwaukie, Clackamas County and the State of Oregon. See the Milwaukie Charter for city-specific rules and see the links below for county and state election resources.

For information about Milwaukie municipal elections, see the Candidate Information Packet (Supporting Documents below), or contact the city elections officer (Office of the City Recorder) at ocr@milwaukieoregon.gov or 503.786.7502. For information about previous elections, click on the Clackamas County Elections Office link below.

There are three ballot drop boxes in Milwaukie. All drop boxes are outside and are open 24-hours-a-day during the weeks leading up to an election.

City Hall - NEW LOCATION!
10501 SE Main Street

Public Safety Building
3200 SE Harrison Street

Clackamas Community College
7738 SE Harmony Road