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.
Treasurer
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Steve Milligan

Soil and Water, At Large
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Erubiel Valladares

Mayoral Races

Independence: Kate Schwarzler

WillaminaVickie 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!

  1. Measure 116: Independent Public Service Compensation Commission
  2. Measure 119: Unions for Cannabis Workers

Vote YES on all four local levies!

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Falls City School DistrictMeasure 27-144, five-year Local Option Levy for music, extracurricular activities, and FACES. Replaces an existing levy.
  4. 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.
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