Elections
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The next scheduled Council, General Election, will be held on November 3, 2026.
November 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR FOR CITY CANDIDATES
November 3, 2025 Any person running for a position on the City Council must have been a Canby City resident by this date.
June 3 First day to file nomination papers and petitions.
August 11 Strongly recommended deadline for Elected Incumbent Candidates.
August 18 Final filing deadline for Elected Incumbent Candidates.
August 18 Strongly recommended deadline for New Candidates to submit signatures for verification to the city elections officer.
August 25 Last day to file for New Candidates nomination papers and petitions.
August 25 Last day for candidates to file voter pamphlet statement.
August 28 Last day for candidates to withdraw.
November 3 Election Day.
January 6, 2027 The Oath of Office administered to elected candidates.
| Position | Name | Candidate Filing Form | Filing Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Brian Hodson | Brian Hodson 2026 SEL 101 | |
| Councilor (3 positions available) | Brian Ayres | Brian Ayres 2026 SEL 101 | |
| Andrew Mullins | Andrew Mullins 2026 SEL 101 | ||
| Melody Thompson | Melody Thompson 2026 SEL 101 | Qualified for ballot | |
| Shawn Varwig | Shawn Varwig 2026 SEL 101 |
City elections are governed by the laws and regulations of the City of Canby, Clackamas County and the State of Oregon.
For information about Canby municipal elections, see the Candidate Information Packet, or contact the elections officer at benhamm@canbyoregon.gov; 503-266-0720.
Registering to Vote
Please visit the Clackamas County Elections website for information about registering to vote.
You can also register to vote online.
Supporting Documents
SEL 101 (294 KB) SEL 121 (662 KB) SEL 220 (308 KB) SEL 338 (739 KB) Canby Charter (26 KB) Political Signs (138 KB) Ayres SEL 101 Redacted (1 MB) Thompson SEL 101 Redacted (1 MB) Mullins SEL 101 Redacted (150 KB) Hodson SEL 101 Redacted (1 MB) Varwig SEL 101 Redacted (1 MB) 