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Elections

Council elections

The next scheduled Council election will be held at the November 3, 2026 general election and will feature Council positions 2, 4, 6 and the mayor. Those elected in November 2026 will serve a four-year term beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2030.

November 3, 2026 general election calendar for City candidates

2026

  • January 1, 2026: First day to file nomination papers and petitions
  • May 3, 2026: Last day to establish residency in city limits
  • July 3, 2026: Suggested deadline to submit signatures for verification to city elections officer
  • August 20, 2026: Last day to file nomination papers and petitions
  • August 25, 2026: Last day for candidates to file voter pamphlet statement
  • August 28, 2026: Last day for candidates to withdraw
  • October 13, 2026: Last day to register to vote
  • October 14-20, 2026: Ballots are mailed out
  • November 3: Election Day

2027

  • January 6, 2027: Oath of office administered to elected candidates

City elections are governed by the laws and regulations of the City of Gresham, Multnomah County and the State of Oregon. See the City of Gresham Charter for City-specific rules.

For questions about City of Gresham elections, contact the city elections officer at Christina.Still@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2697. For information about City of Gresham elections, review the Candidate Information Packet.

Supporting documents

 

  • Qualifying for City Council
  • Initiatives and Referendums
Qualifying for City Council

To qualify to run for Gresham City Council, you must be 18 years of age by the date of election and have resided in Gresham during the 12 months immediately preceding the election.  

All successful candidates are required by law to file an Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest form (Oregon Revised Statute 244.050), which is distributed to elected officials by the State of Oregon in March each year in office.

Read more about Gresham's Mayor and City Council.

Initiatives and Referendums

As part of the electoral process residents may propose matters to the local ballot for consideration by voters.

Visit the State of Oregon Elections Division website for information on how to begin the local initiative or referendum process.

Candidate filing status

Position Candidate Name Candidate Packet
Council Position 2    
Council Position 4 Joshua Al-Jaouni View packet
Council Position 6 Janine Gladfelter View packet
Mayor    

 

Contact

For more information on elections contact the City recorder at 503-618-2697 or Christina.Still@GreshamOregon.gov.