Ariel Mendez
Nonpartisan · Oregon · 2026 · IncumbentOn the November 3 ballot for Bend City Council, Position 5, Oregon
Was Ariel Mendez elected? The official answer comes December 10.
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Bend City Council, Position 5
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Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Build more homes while preserving open space and designing walkable neighborhoods.
- Invest in safer walking, biking and transit infrastructure to address congestion and parking.
- Combine affordable housing, shelter options and support services with reasonable camping regulations to address homelessness.
Biography
Ariel Mendez is a sitting Bend city councilor running unopposed for re-election to Position 5, per Central Oregon Daily.
On the ballot
Bend City Council, Position 5Oregon · 2026See your full ballot
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
How we source this
Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.
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