Here’s how you can learn more about the candidates and measures on the ballot in Coos County. Click on the links below to see candidate forums and interviews or to read more about ballot measures.
Oregon has a closed primary system, so on your ballot you will see
- ballot measures,
- candidates in nonpartisan races, and
- candidates in partisan races from the party you are registered with.
You have until April 28 to confirm or change your registration here.
You can also check www.Vote411.org, the League’s nonpartisan voter information website. Every candidate in the state is invited to post information about their campaign there, in their own words. Just enter your street address to see everything on your ballot. In the list below, candidates who have posted on Vote411 have a link to the website. Candidates can post at any time, so check the site regularly for additions.
If you’re new to voting in Oregon, Vote411 answers all your questions at www.vote411.org/oregon.
BALLOT MEASURES
Measure 120 (Transportation bill referendum)
- Read the LWV neutral analysis
here or on vote411.org.
North Bend Ballot Measures
- 6-228: Read the text of the measure here.
- 6-229: Read the text of the measure here. Background information and details of all the changes are provided by the City of North Bend here.
CANDIDATES
U.S. Senator: Republican
- Brent Barker
- Deborah C Brown
- David A Burch
- Russell McAlmond
- Jo Rae Perkins
- Timothy Skelton
- David Brock Smith
U.S. Senator: Democratic
- Jeff Merkley (D)
- Paul Damian Wells
U.S. Representative 4th District: Republican
- Monique DeSpain (and there is a League interview with this candidate here)
- Stefan G Strek (and there is a League interview with this candidate here)
U.S. Representative 4th District: Democratic
- Daniel B Bahlen
- Melissa Bird (and there is a League interview with this candidate here)
- Val Hoyle (there is a League interview with this candidate here)
- Melvin Smith
Oregon Governor: Republican
- Danielle Bethell
- Hope A Dalrymple
- Ed Diehl
- Christine Drazan
- Chris Dudley
- Kyle M Duyck
- David Medina
- Robert Neuman
- Brad T Peters
- Paul J Romero Jr.
- DeAngelo Leroy Turner
- Wen Waddell
- Martin Ward
- Tim O Youker
Oregon Governor: Democratic
- Forest (Fora) Alexander
- James Atkinson IV
- Donnie M Beckwith
- David W Beem
- Brittany Jones
- Cal Kishawi
- Tina Kotek
- Steve William Laible
- Tristan Sheppard
- Miranda Weigler
Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (nonpartisan)
Oregon State Representative 1st District: Republican
- Court Boice
Oregon State Representative 1st District: Democratic
- Bret Cecil
Oregon State Representative 9th District: Republican
- Troy Cribbins
- Claire Lynn
Oregon State Representative 9th District: Democratic
Oregon Judge of the Supreme Court Position 4 (nonpartisan)
Oregon Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 1 (nonpartisan)
- Ryan T O'Connor
Oregon Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 9 (nonpartisan)
- Jacqueline Kamins
Oregon Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 12 (nonpartisan)
- Erin C Lagesen
Oregon Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 13 (nonpartisan)
- Doug Tookey
Oregon Judge of the Circuit Court District 15 Position 6 (nonpartisan)
Coos County Commissioner Position 2 (nonpartisan)
Candidate forum Saturday, April 25, 2:00 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, Coos Bay
- Brandi Martindale
- John W Sweet
Coos County Commissioner Position 3 (nonpartisan)
Candidate forum Saturday, April 25, 2:00 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, Coos Bay
- Richard (Rick) Coleman
- Rick Osborn
Coos County Clerk (nonpartisan)
Candidate forum Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 p.m., North Bend Public Library
The public is invited to attend the candidate forums and ask questions. The forums are being recorded, and the videos will be posted on the League of Women Voters of Coos County’s YouTube channel by May 1.
