Oregon › Deschutes County › Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5
A newly created seat with a two-year initial term and no incumbent. Rob Imhoff faces Morgan Schmidt, per the county's November 2026 candidate list; both previously ran for a county commissioner seat in 2024, per The Bulletin.
Biography
Imhoff is a lifelong Oregonian with more than two decades of experience in the construction trades, working as a business owner and subcontractor, per his campaign site. He previously ran for a Deschutes County commissioner seat in 2024, per The Bulletin.
Top Priorities
- Streamlining housing permitting and reducing county-controlled construction delays
- Moving people off the street into treatment and housing with measurable outcomes
- Stabilizing funding for the county's mental-health stabilization center and expanding crisis response beyond law enforcement
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Schmidt previously ran for a Deschutes County commissioner seat in 2024, per The Bulletin.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rob Imhoff and Morgan Schmidt. Candidate information follows official Deschutes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Deschutes County Commissioner, 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 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.
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