Elections and Running for Office
City Elections Official - Kim Herring | kim.herring [at] dallasor.gov (kim[dot]herring[at]dallasor[dot]gov) | 503-831-3502
Want to run for office?
If you are interested in running for office, the City strongly encourages you to contact the City Elections Official to review the process, paperwork, and important filing deadlines.
Candidate information packets are now available in the City Manager's office located on the 2nd floor of city hall.
KEY DATES - The next election with open City Council positions will be held in November 2026 .
| 📌 | Candidate residency established | November 3, 2025 |
| 📌 | First Day for Candidates to File | July 27, 2026 |
| 📌 | Last Day for Elected Incumbent Candidates to File | August 18, 2026 |
| 📌 | Last Day for Candidates to File (other than incumbents) | August 25, 2026 |
| 📌 | Last Day to Withdraw | August 28, 2026 |
| 📌 | Election Day | November 3, 2026 |
| 📌 | Oath of Office administered at first Council Meeting of 2027 | January 4, 2027 |
POSITIONS ON THE BALLOT & FILED CANDIDATES
All positions are non-partisan and are elected at-large. Candidates run to represent the entire City rather than a specific district and all registered City voters are eligible to vote for each position. The council positions are four-year terms and the Mayor is a two-year term
Candidate filings will be posted below as they are received and reviewed in accordance with State requirements.
Positions open for the 2026 Election:
| Position | Currently held by: |
| Mayor | Richard Slack |
| City Council | Larry Briggs |
| Micah Jantz | |
| Michael Schilling | |
| David Shein |
Who is running for office?
Potential candidates for the 2026 General Election and their filing status are indicated below:
| Office / Position | Name | Candidate Filing Form | Filing Status |
| Mayor | Anthony Blosser | Anthony Blosser 2026 SEL101 | Approved to circulate |
| Council | Larry Briggs | Larry Briggs 2026 SEL101 | Approved to circulate |
| Douglas Dailey | Douglas Dailey 2026 SEL101 | Approved to circulate | |
| Michael Schilling | Michael Schilling 2026 SEL101 | Approved to circulate | |
| David Shein |
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
To run for City Council or Mayor a candidate must:
- Be a registered voter
- Reside within the City limits for the 12 months prior to the election
- Not run for more than one City office in the same election