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Melanie Kebler

Nonpartisan · Oregon · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Bend Mayor (Council Position 7), Oregon

Was Melanie Kebler elected? The official answer comes December 10.

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Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Bend Mayor (Council Position 7)
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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expand the housing supply, including more income-restricted homes, while supporting affordable and sustainable growth planning.
  • Support small businesses and diverse business sectors offering competitive wages.
  • Build wildfire emergency preparedness and strengthen policing and emergency response.
Biography

Melanie Kebler is a victims' rights attorney at the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center and a former deputy district attorney in Yamhill and Lincoln counties, per the City of Bend. She was elected Mayor of Bend in 2022 and is seeking a second term in 2026, per the City of Bend, and grew up in Bend, per the City of Bend.

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Bend Mayor (Council Position 7)Oregon · 2026

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