Elections
Candidate Filing Status
Office/Position
Mayor
Councilor
Councilor
Name
Linda Bade
Norman “Bud” Shattuck
Connye Corey
Filing Status
Submitted Application
Submitted Application
Submitted Application
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF GARIBALDI ELECTIONS
Election materials are available for City residents interested in running for the offices of Mayor or City Councilor of Garibaldi. The Mayor position has a two (2) year term of office beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028. The City Councilor positions are a four (4) year term of office beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2030. All positions are elected from the city at large.
The first day for candidates to file is June 3, 2026.
To qualify, candidates must have resided within the city limits of Garibaldi for at least twelve (12) months immediately prior to the date of the election, which is November 3, 2026, and be a registered voter.
Candidate filing forms (SEL 101) and signature sheets (SEL 121) can be downloaded
https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL101.pdf
https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL121.pdf
or may be obtained at Garibaldi City Hall, 107 6th St. between 8:30am and 3:30pm Monday through Thursday.
Email city@garibaldi.gov or call (503) 322-3327.
To ensure signatures have time to be validated, completed nomination forms must be returned to the city recorder’s office no later than 3:30pm Thursday August 6, 2026
General Election 2026 Information
Available Seats:
Mayor: this is a two-year term ending December 31, 2028.
City Council: two positions are open and are four-year terms, ending December 31, 2030.
June 3, 2026 – First day for candidates to file.
August 6, 2026 – Recommended last day to submit signatures to the city for verification.
August 28, 2026 – Last day for a candidate to withdraw.
November 3, 2026 – Election Day.
- Qualifications:
-Candidates must have resided within the city limits of Garibaldi for at least twelve (12) months immediately prior to the date of the election, which is November 3, 2026.
-Candidates must be registered to vote. - Complete Forms: (forms can be completed at the appointment time (see #3)
-Candidate Filing Form (SEL101) – all positions are nonpartisan.
-Candidate Signature Sheet (SEL121). Complete the top section only, do not start gathering signatures. Petition ID will be issued by City Recorder. - Contact the city to arrange an approval appointment:
Call (503) 322-3327 or email city@garibaldi.gov
-Bring your SEL101 and SEL121 for approval before gathering signatures. The city recorder will review the forms and provide written approval to circulate for signatures. Failure to receive approval before circulating will result in the rejection of the signature sheets. - After receiving approval from the city recorder, use the signature sheets to collect 7 valid signatures. It is recommended that you obtain 10-15% more than the required number of signatures.
- Return signature sheets to City Hall and Petition Submission Form (SEL388) by August 6, 2026, to ensure time for county verification
Candidate Manual & Filing Forms
Candidate Manual: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/county-city-district-candidates.pdf
Candidate Filing-Nonpartisan SEL101: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL101.pdf
Candidate Signature Sheet SEL121: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL121.pdf
Petition Submission SEL338: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL338.pdf
Resident Address Exemption Request (online Form) Optional:
https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/public-record-exemption-sel-180.aspx