Elections
Mayor and Council positions are non-partisan and placed before the voters at biennial general elections held in November of even numbered years.
The Mayor position is nominated at large and serves a two-year term. Council Members are nominated at-large and serve a four-year term.
A qualified candidate is at least 18 years of age, a registered voter in the State of Oregon, and a current, legal resident of the City of Vernonia continuously during the 12 months immediately preceding an election.
If you are interested in running for office, please contact City Elections Officer Stephanie Borst by phone at 503.429.5291 x105 or email sborst@vernonia-or.gov.
Ballot Box
The Vernonia area ballot box is located at the Vernonia Library.
2020 Elections
General Election will be held on the 5th day of November 2024, at which time the legal voters of the City of Vernonia will be entitled to vote for candidates for the following City offices.
- VERNONIA MAYOR TWO YEAR TERM
- VERNONIA COUNCIL MEMBER FOUR YEAR TERM
- VERNONIA COUNCIL MEMBER FOUR YEAR TERM
2024 City of Vernonia Election Packet
Election Resources
Running for Local Office
Secretary of State Elections
Columbia County Elections
Elections Staff
