Deschutes County, Oregon

Deschutes County Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Deschutes County Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Dennison and Jonathan Curtis. Candidate information follows official Deschutes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Incumbent Clerk Steve Dennison faces challenger Jonathan Curtis, per the county's November 2026 candidate list and staff directory.

Steve Dennison

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography

Dennison is the sitting Deschutes County Clerk, per the county's staff directory.

Jonathan Curtis

Nonpartisan

Biography

Curtis previously ran for Bend City Council in 2024, per The Bulletin.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Deschutes County Clerk in 2026?

When is the Deschutes County Clerk 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 Deschutes County 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 Deschutes County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Oregon election office, or see the full Deschutes County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.