Elections
November 5, 2024 General Election Information
Terms of office for Mayor Brian Hodson, Council President Traci Hensley, Councilor Jason Padden, and Councilor Scott Sasse will expire on December 31, 2024. The Council position held by appointed Councilor Daniel Stearns is also up for election per the City Charter. This position will be held for a two-year term and will expire on December 31, 2026. The Mayor and Council positions will be on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot.
Three of the Council positions are four-year terms, and one is a two-year term. The Mayor position is a two-year term. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will have four-year terms. The candidate who receives the fourth highest number of votes will serve a two-year term. The winners of the Mayor and Council positions will serve terms that commence in January 2025.
Election Calendar for City Candidates
November 5, 2023 Any person running for a position on the City Council must have been a Canby City resident by this date.
June 5 First day to file nomination papers and petitions.
August 20 Suggested deadline to submit signatures for verification to the city elections officer.
August 27 Last day to file nomination papers and petitions.
August 30 Last day for candidates to withdraw.
September 9 Last day for candidates to file voter pamphlet statement.
November 5 Election Day.
January 8, 2025 The Oath of Office administered to elected candidates.
Qualified Candidates. The following individuals have qualified for the November ballot.
For Mayor:
Brian D. Hodson
David Tate
For City Councilor:
Traci Hensley
Jason Padden
Daniel Stearns
Shawn Varwig
Paul Waterman
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 (Supporting Documents below), 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.