Jackson County, Oregon

Jackson County Commissioner, Position 1

2 candidates are tracked for Jackson County Commissioner, Position 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rick Dyer and Lyndi Reichenbach. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

A two-way partisan race between the Republican and Democratic primary nominees; Jackson County commissioner seats are partisan under the county's home-rule charter. Rick Dyer is the Republican incumbent seeking reelection, per the Rogue Valley Times (3/11/2026) and his own campaign site. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Rick Dyer

Republican

Top priorities

Fiscally responsible leadership that maintains county reserves and invests in infrastructure without raising taxes
Improved forest management and closer coordination with federal agencies on wildfire suppression

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rick Dyer has operated businesses in Southern Oregon for decades and holds degrees in law, business administration, and accounting, per his campaign site. He is seeking reelection as Jackson County Commissioner, Position 1, citing about 12 years of local government experience.

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Lyndi Reichenbach

Democratic

Top priorities

Treating health, security, food, and housing as basic pillars of community well-being
An environmentally conscientious, land-stewardship approach paired with fiscal responsibility

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Reichenbach built a career in technology while raising her children and relocated to Southern Oregon after the early-2000s downturn in the tech industry, per the campaign site. She lives in Ashland and is running for Jackson County Commissioner, Position 1, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jackson County Commissioner, Position 1 in 2026?

When is the Jackson County Commissioner, Position 1 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 Jackson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Jackson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rick Dyer, full profile Lyndi Reichenbach, full profile Official Oregon election office