The City of Estacada will hold an election on November 3, 2026 to elect three (3) positions for City Councilor and one (1) position for Mayor. All candidates for city office must be a qualified voter and have resided in the city limits for one year. City Councilor positions are elected for a term of four years. The office of Mayor is elected for a term of two years. Election packets are available below.
City elections are governed by the laws and regulations of the City of Estacada, Clackamas County and the State of Oregon. See the Estacada City Charter for city-specific rules and see links below for county and state election resources.
Estacada City Council Candidate Information
IMPORTANT DATES
If you are interested in running for office, here are some critical dates for your calendar:
July 31, 2026 (8am-1pm): First day to file nomination papers with the City Elections Official.
August 13, 2026 (by 5:00pm): Last day for incumbents filing for an additional term of the same public office to file nomination papers with the City Elections Official.
August 20, 2026 (by 5:00pm): Last day for nonincumbent candidates to file nomination papers with the City Elections Official.
August 25, 2026: Last day to file candidate statements for City positions with the County Elections Office for the voters’ pamphlet.
August 28, 2026: Last day to withdraw candidacy.
October 13, 2026: County Elections Office mails out ballots.
November 3, 2026: Election Day.
January 11, 2027: Oath of Office administered at the first Council meeting of the year.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify as a candidate for Mayor or a City Councilor, you must be:
A qualified elector under the laws and constitution of the state of Oregon and a registered voter of the City of Estacada; and
A resident of the City of Estacada who has resided continuously in the City during the 12 months immediately preceding the election they are filing for.
*All positions are non-partisan.
*All positions are volunteer/non-paid.
*All terms will begin in January 2027.
Prospective Candidates
| Office | Candidate | Status | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sean Drinkwine(Filing Form) | Incumbent | Filed, Certified to Ballot |
| Mayor | Jonathan Metcalf(Filing Form) | Non-Incumbent | Filed, Certified to Ballot |
| Councilor | Melissa Hill(Filing Form) | Incumbent | Filed, Certified to Ballot |
| Councilor | Ryan Austin(Filing Form) | Non-Incumbent | Filed, Certified to Ballot |
| Councilor | Richard Tipton (Filing Form) | Non-Incumbent | Filed, Certified to Ballot |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Candidate Election Packet – November 2026 Election
“So You Want to Run for Local Office” LOC Candidate Guide 2020
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