Multnomah County, Oregon

Multnomah County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Multnomah County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell. Candidate information follows official Multnomah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell, the sitting sheriff, is the only candidate who filed for the office, per multco.us candidate filings and the county's elected-officials roster. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Every voter in Multnomah County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell was sworn in as Multnomah County Sheriff on January 4, 2023, becoming the 41st sheriff and the first woman to hold the office in its nearly 170 year history, per the Sheriff's Office. She began her career with the office in 1996 as a corrections deputy and advanced through deputy, lieutenant, captain, chief deputy and undersheriff before being elected sheriff, per the Sheriff's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Multnomah County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Multnomah County Sheriff 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell, full profile Official Oregon election office