Candidates for Public Office
2024 General Election: Tuesday, November 5th
Candidates included below have met the minimum viability threshold for the office they’re seeking: established a candidate committee with the state, filed for the office they’re seeking, and have at least a website or social media page for voters to read and engage with.
Polk County Non-Partisan Races
All voters, regardless of party, will vote in non-partisan races.
Mayoral Races
Independence: Kate Schwarzler
Willamina: Vickie Hernandez
City Council Races
Dallas: Kirsten Collins & Carlos Barrientos
Falls City: Dennis Sickles, Amy Houghtaling
Independence: Evan Sorce for Position 3, Bill Boisvert for Position 5, Kathy Martin-Willis for Position 6
Monmouth: John Oberst, Carol McKiel, Frank Morris
Willamina: Craig Johnson, Jennifer Eckels
Vote YES on our endorsed ballot measures!
- Measure 116: Independent Public Service Compensation Commission
- Measure 119: Unions for Cannabis Workers
Vote YES on all four local levies!
- Chemeketa Community College: Measure 24-507, bonds to Upgrade and Enhance CTE, Technology, Facilities, and Safety. Replaces current levy at same rate with $8M added by the state upon approval.
- Central School District: Measure 27-143, bonds increase safety, construct, repair schools, improve facilities, address overcrowding. Replaces an existing levy. Upon approval, the state will apply matching funds.
- Falls City School District: Measure 27-144, five-year Local Option Levy for music, extracurricular activities, and FACES. Replaces an existing levy.
- City of Independence: Measure 27-142, five-year levy supporting City library, museum, and parks operations. Replaces an existing levy worth $1.82/$1,000.