OREGON CITY, Ore. — Elections this year could dramatically reshape local politics in Clackamas County — and some of them could be decided in Tuesday's primary. Multiple board seats are up for election, including that of incumbent Chair Tootie Smith, as well as the position of Clackamas County Sheriff.
In nonpartisan races, a candidate who receives over 50% of the vote will win outright in this May primary election. If no candidate can claim a majority once all valid ballots are counted, the race will go to a runoff in November between the top two vote-getters.
Results are expected starting at 8 p.m. Ballots will continue to be counted and the story will be updated as additional vote totals come in.
Board of Commissioners
A total of three county board seats are up for election this year, including the at-large chair position. All three featured incumbents running for reelection and attempting to stave off challengers: Chair Tootie Smith, Commissioner Martha Schrader and Commissioner Mark Shull.
Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 1
In early results as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night, former sheriff Craig Roberts led incumbent Chair Tootie Smith, 51% to 38%.
Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 3
Martha Schrader is projected to win Position 3 for Clackamas County Commissioner, according to The Oregonian.
Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 4
Mark Shull and Melissa Fireside were almost equally matched in early results as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night, both at roughly 37%.
Clackamas County Sheriff
The Oregonian has called the Clackamas County Sheriff race for incumbent Angela Brandenburg.
Ballot Measures
There are multiple ballot measures in Clackamas County this election, none of them county-wide. Several of them will impact property taxes in the community if approved. Those measures will be decided in this election; they do not advance to November.
Measure 3-605: Wilsonville Town Center Urban Renewal District
Measure 3-606: Molalla River Middle School Bond
Measure 3-607: Estacada School District Bond
Measure 3-608: Wilsonville Calculating Years of Service
Measure 3-609: Wilsonville Council Term Limits