Oregon › Bend City › Bend Mayor (Council Position 7)
Incumbent Mayor Melanie Kebler faces Bernadette Strome; a third filer, Ron Boozell, did not submit sufficient verified signatures to qualify, per the City of Bend's elections page and Central Oregon Daily. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Biography
Melanie Kebler is the sitting mayor of Bend, seeking re-election, per Central Oregon Daily.
Biography
Bernadette Strome appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bend Mayor (Council Position 7), per the county elections office's November ballot candidate list.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Bend Mayor (Council Position 7) in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Bend Mayor (Council Position 7) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melanie Kebler and Bernadette Strome. Candidate information follows official Bend City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Bend Mayor (Council Position 7) election in Oregon?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oregon are on the Oregon election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Bend City ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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