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Election 2026
Election 2026
Pollock Advances to November as Challenger Anderson Loses Police Certification for Life
Tyler Anderson, who challenged incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock in the May 20 primary, had his law enforcement certifications permanently revoked by state regulators — raising urgent questions about his continued candidacy heading into the November general election.
Election 2026
Wunsch and Simmerlink Win Primary, Retain Jefferson County Commissioner Seats
Both Jefferson County Commissioner incumbents survived their May 20 primary challenges. Kelly Simmerlink topped 55 percent in Position 2, avoiding a November runoff, while Mark Wunsch held off a competitive field in Position 1.
Election 2026
Sheriff Candidate Anderson Faces Certification Revocation; Vows to Stay in November Race
A state policing committee voted last week to recommend revoking Tyler Anderson's law enforcement certifications for life — a development that could legally bar him from serving as sheriff if he wins in November. Anderson says he will appeal and remain in the race.
Election 2026
Wunsch and Simmelink Win Re-Election; Jefferson County Library Bond Fails
Both incumbent Jefferson County commissioners secured strong wins in Tuesday's primary election, while voters rejected a bond measure that would have funded construction of a new library in Madras and a smaller branch in Culver.
Election 2026
Drazan-Kotek Rematch Locked In for November: What It Means for Jefferson County
Christine Drazan won the Republican primary for Oregon governor on May 19, setting up a November rematch with incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. Jefferson County, which votes heavily Republican, will be a closely watched piece of the electoral map.
Election 2026
Incumbents Wunsch and Simmelink Win Jefferson County Commissioner Races; Ballots Still Trickling In
Both sitting Jefferson County commissioners up for election on May 19 successfully defended their seats, with Mark Wunsch taking 58% in Position 1 and Kelly Simmelink crossing the 50% threshold in a crowded Position 2 field to avoid a November runoff.
Election 2026
Anderson Loses Police Certifications for Life; Vows to Appeal and Stay in Sheriff Race
Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson had his law enforcement certifications permanently revoked by a DPSST committee on May 21 — but he says he is not dropping out of the November race against incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock.
Election 2026
Wunsch and Simmelink Lead Jefferson County Commissioner Races; Ballots Still Being Counted
Incumbent commissioners Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink held commanding leads in early returns from the May 19 primary. Jefferson County voter turnout approached 40% — ballots postmarked by May 26 are still being accepted.
Election 2026
Sheriff Candidate Tyler Anderson Loses Law Enforcement Certifications for Life
The state police oversight board permanently decertified Tyler Anderson on May 21, stripping him of all law enforcement credentials — just one day after the May 20 primary. He remains on the November ballot against incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock.
Election 2026
Sheriff Candidate Anderson Advances to November — But Faces Battle Over Police Certification
Tyler Anderson secured a spot in the November general election against Sheriff Jason Pollock, even as a state committee voted to recommend revoking his law enforcement certifications for life.
Election 2026
Both Jefferson County Commissioner Incumbents Hold Strong in May Primary
Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink each won their May 19 primary races by comfortable margins, setting up general election matchups in the fall.
Election 2026
Oregon Primary Results: Drazan vs. Kotek Rematch Set; Bentz Advances in CD-2; Gas Tax Rejected
Oregon voters set up a rematch for governor, sent incumbent Cliff Bentz back to a November contest in the 2nd Congressional District, and overwhelmingly rejected a proposed gas tax increase — all results with direct implications for Jefferson County.