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Bend City, Oregon

Bend City Council, Position 5

One candidate is tracked for Bend City Council, Position 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ariel Mendez. Candidate information follows official Bend City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Ariel Mendez is the only certified candidate, per the City of Bend's elections page.

Ariel Mendez

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography
Ariel Mendez is a sitting Bend city councilor running unopposed for re-election to Position 5, per Central Oregon Daily.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Bend City Council, Position 5 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Bend City Council, Position 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ariel Mendez. Candidate information follows official Bend City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Bend City Council, Position 5 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.

Sources
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Bend City and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Oregon election office, or see the full Bend City sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.