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John Shafer

Nonpartisan · Oregon · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Umatilla County Commissioner, Position 2, Oregon

Biography

Shafer, the incumbent, was born in Walla Walla, Washington, and raised in Athena, Oregon; he holds a criminal justice degree and worked for the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office for more than 18 years, rising to sergeant, per the county's official commissioner biography. He served 10 years on the Athena City Council, six as mayor, and was elected to the Board of Commissioners in November 2018, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026.

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