Oregon Primary Election 2026: Clackamas and Douglas County Results

In Clackamas County, incumbents Paul Savas and Diana Helm took early leads in their respective commissioner races but appear headed for runoffs due to not securing a simple majority.

Sonya Fischer is leading against Ben West for Clackamas County Commissioner - Position 5. As there are only two candidates, the winner will be decided directly without a runoff.

Douglas County voters considered races for all three County Commissioner positions, with incumbent Chris Boice facing four challengers, while Tom Kress and Tim Freeman each have three opponents.

Voters in Sutherlin, Douglas County, considered a proposal to roll back the city public safety fee, while Myrtle Creek considered a charter amendment regarding the city administrator's residency.

Why this matters: These election results will shape the leadership and policies in Clackamas and Douglas Counties, impacting local governance, public safety, and community development.

Position 2:: Incumbent Paul Savas led initial results but didn't reach the 50% threshold, likely leading to a runoff against Jim Bernard or Mark Shull. Savas has served for 15 years, while Bernard is a former Milwaukie mayor and Clackamas County commissioner, and Shull seeks to return after being defeated in 2024.

Position 4:: Diana Helm, appointed after Melissa Fireside's resignation, is leading among six candidates but is also likely headed for a runoff. Helm aims to retain the seat for the remainder of the term.

Position 5:: Sonya Fischer is ahead of incumbent Ben West. With only two candidates, this race will be decided in the primary.

Sutherlin voters considered a proposal to roll back the current city public safety fee, which charges $9 monthly on developed properties, allocating $6 to the police department and $3 to the fire department.

Myrtle Creek considered a charter amendment that would allow the city administrator to live within the 97457-zip code area, rather than being mandated to live within the city limits.

The Days Creek Rural Fire District decided on a five-year tax levy proposal to increase property taxes to help operate the district.