Just 48 hours after Jefferson County voters cast their ballots for sheriff, a state review board will meet to consider whether Tyler Anderson should lose his law enforcement credentials — a development that could define the race’s outcome regardless of Tuesday’s vote.

With ballots due Tuesday, May 19, Jefferson County voters face contested races for sheriff, two county commissioner seats, and a library bond measure. Here's what you need to know before the deadline.

Candidates for two Jefferson County Commissioner seats squared off at a final forum in Camp Sherman this week, debating rural development, outsourced county services, and the growing tension over short-term rentals.

Oregon's police oversight body is set to take up misconduct and dishonesty allegations against Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson on May 21 — just one day after the election season intensifies.

Five days remain before the May 19 primary deadline. Here is everything Jefferson County voters need to know about what's on their ballot — from the commissioner races and library bond to the sheriff contest — and how to make sure their vote counts.

Jefferson County Library District is asking voters to approve a $15.5 million bond on May 19 to build a new 14,000-square-foot facility in Madras and establish a branch in Culver — a scaled-down replacement for the $22.5 million measure that failed in 2025.

Candidates for Jefferson County Commissioner wrapped up their three-forum tour at Camp Sherman this week, trading pointed views on economic development, outsourced county services, rural housing, and the growing tension over short-term rentals — with six days left until the May 19 primary.

Just one week before the May 19 primary, Oregon state police watchdogs are scheduled to review misconduct and dishonesty allegations against Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson — a process that could cost him the law enforcement credentials required to serve as sheriff.

Tyler Anderson, the challenger in Jefferson County's November sheriff's race, was fired from the sheriff's office in 2025 following findings of untruthfulness at three separate law enforcement agencies. His law enforcement certification is now under state review, with a hearing scheduled for May 21.

With the primary just six days away, Jefferson County voters face decisions on two competitive commissioner races, a library expansion bond, and a Camp Sherman road levy. Here is everything you need to know before your ballot is due.

With ballots due May 19, Jefferson County voters face decisions on two commissioner seats and the county sheriff race. Here is everything you need to know about the candidates, the issues, and how to make your vote count.