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Umatilla County, Oregon

Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 2

One candidate is tracked for Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Shafer. Candidate information follows official Umatilla County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nonpartisan, county-at-large seat. Incumbent John Shafer drew no opponent; per Umatilla County Elections, uncontested races with this few filers go directly to the November 3, 2026 general election rather than the May primary.

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.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, John Shafer, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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John Shafer

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Biography

Shafer, the incumbent, was born in Walla Walla, Washington, and raised in Athena, Oregon; he holds a criminal justice degree and worked for the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office for more than 18 years, rising to sergeant, per the county's official commissioner biography. He served 10 years on the Athena City Council, six as mayor, and was elected to the Board of Commissioners in November 2018, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John Shafer.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Shafer. Candidate information follows official Umatilla County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 2 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 Umatilla County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Oregon House District 58Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 1See all 4 Umatilla County races
Candidate profiles
John Shafer, full profileOfficial Oregon election office