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John Shafer

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 or questionnaire response was found as of September 9, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John Shafer.

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