2 candidates are tracked for Deschutes County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Dennison and Jonathan Curtis. Candidate information follows official Deschutes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Clerk Steve Dennison faces challenger Jonathan Curtis, per the county's November 2026 candidate list and staff directory.
County clerk. The county clerk keeps the county board's official records and minutes and, depending on the state, issues marriage licenses, business filings and vehicle registrations. In many states the county clerk also runs elections: voter registration, ballots, polling places and the certification of local results.
This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Deschutes County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Steve Dennison, is on the ballot.
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Nonpartisan Incumbent
Steve Dennison is the incumbent Deschutes County Clerk. He took office by appointment in August 2021 and was elected to the position in November 2022, with his current term expiring in January 2027, per Deschutes County's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Nonpartisan
Jonathan Curtis is a candidate for Deschutes County Clerk. He is a small business owner who previously ran for Bend City Council in 2024, per Central Oregon news coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Who is running for Deschutes County Clerk in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Deschutes County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Dennison and Jonathan Curtis. Candidate information follows official Deschutes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Deschutes County Clerk election in Oregon?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oregon are on the Oregon election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Deschutes County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Deschutes County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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