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City Council Elections 2026

The next scheduled City Council General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

City Council members with terms expiring December 31, 2026:

  • Leota Childress (appointed March 2016, elected 2018, elected to 2nd term 2022)
  • Terry Shankle (elected 2018, elected to 2nd term 2022)
  • K.C. Bisenius (appointed September 2025, filling the remainder of Councilor RaeLynn Botsford's term)

So You Want to Run for Office?

If you are interested in running for office, please contact Christie Teets, City Recorder/Elections Officer to review the process, paperwork, and important filing dates. Details are outlined in the Candidate Information Packet - November 2026 Election, provided below in Supporting Documents.

To contact the City Elections Officer email cteets@cityofmolalla.com or call 503-759-0285. Please schedule an appointment to ensure availability.

Required Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and registered to vote (pursuant to Molalla Municipal Charter)
  • Candidates must have resided within Molalla's city limits 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the election (pursuant to Molalla Municipal Code)
  • MMC 2.02.045 Criminal Background checks for Candidates for Elected Office: a. Any individual who files a nomination petition for an elective City position under Section 2.02.040 shall file a form with the City Recorder either consenting or refusing to consent to a criminal history check.

City Council members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) Report annually for the terms in which they serve. This report follows ORS 244.050 with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC). For more information about who is required to file an SEI, please visit the OGEC website. 

Forms & Filing

Forms can be downloaded (see Supporting Documents) or picked up in-person at Molalla City Hall. 

Please note: the City of Molalla does not charge a fee for filing a candidate application. MMC Chapter 2.02.040 requires petitioning for 20 valid signatures. Candidates are encouraged to gather additional signatures in the event that some are deemed invalid. Examples of invalid signatures are: a resident outside of Molalla city limits or not a registered voter.

Filing Deadlines:

  • Candidate Filing Forms may be picked up at Molalla City Hall, 117 N. Molalla Avenue, between 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m beginning June 3, 2025.
  • All forms and paperwork are due to the City Recorder on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00p.m.

Withdrawal of Candidacy or Nomination

To withdraw from candidacy, a candidate must file a Withdrawal of Candidacy of Nomination (SEL 150) with the Secretary of State no later than 4:00p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2026.

Voter Pamphlet

Candidate Statements for the County Voters' Pamphlet must be filed directly with Clackamas County Elections Office no later than 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for inclusion in the pamphlet. Form JCVP-01 (Candidate Statement) can be found on the Clackamas County Election Website. This form and accompanying fee of $50 must be submitted directly to the Clackamas County Elections Office.

Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements

Candidates must follow state law for campaign finance reporting. The Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division handles all campaign finance reporting. See the Campaign Finance Manual and ORESTAR Quick Guide below.

Signage Regulations

If you plan to use signage during your campaign, please note that the City of Molalla has regulations regarding signs. Before placing signs, please review the Sign document below to verify the placement of signs is approved. You may also call the Community Development Department at 503-829-0205 for clarification.

Current Filings

(To be updated weekly beginning the week of June 15, 2026)

Candidate Packet Supporting Documents
Resources
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