PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026, UPDATED ELECTION INFORMATION
Open Positions and current position holders:
Mayor:
City Councilors At Large:
The Carlton City Council consists of a Mayor and six (6) Councilors. The Mayor is elected for two (2) year terms and City Councilors are elected as at-large positions for four (4) year terms. The Mayor and City Council positions are non-paid, voluntary, non-partisan positions.
The following positions are up for election on the November 3, 2026 Biennial General Election for the City of Carlton:
- Mayor - currently held by Linda Watkins
- City Councilor (At-Large) - currently held by
- City Councilor (At-Large) - currently held by
- City Councilor (At-Large) - currently held by
Elected officials consider the formulation of city policy to be their primary responsibility. Serving as an elected official requires a significant time commitment and can be a rewarding and enriching experience. The decisions of the officials produce long-term results upon the community. Should you or someone you know be interested in running for City Council, please be aware any person holding elective office in the City of Carlton must be:
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older;
- A registered voter in the State of Oregon;
- A current, legal resident of the City of Carlton continuously during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the election.
For more information, or to pick up a Candidate Filing Packet, please visit the City’s website at www.ci.carlton.or.us or contact the City Elections office by phone at (503) 852-7575 or email at aamerson [at] ci.carlton.or.us (aamerson[at]ci[dot]carlton[dot]or[dot]us)
The first day to file for the 2026 Election is ________________.
The last day to file is __________________
It is recommended to have all submissions due by ___________________ to ensure adequate processing time and ensure being on the ballot.
City elections are governed by the laws and regulations of the City of Carlton, Yamhill County, and the State of Oregon. See the City of Carlton Charter for local election rules and procedures and the links on this page for the county and state election resources.
- General Election: November 3, 2026
- Special Elections: May
Nonpartisan Offices: Mayor and Council positions are placed before the voters at biennial general elections. The Mayor's position is nominated at large for a two-year term. The City Council has six members nominated at large for a four-year term. A qualified candidate is at least 18 years of age, a registered voter in the State of Oregon, and a current, legal resident of the City of Carlton continuously during the last 12 months immediately preceding an election.
Carlton has one ballot drop box location open during elections. It is located in the of Civic Center building at 191 East Main Street.