Elections

2026 - November 3 Election

The City of Lake Oswego will elect four City Councilors during the general election on November 3, 2026. Three positions, receiving the first, second, and third number of highest votes, will serve four-year terms beginning January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2030. The fourth position, left vacant by Councilor Rapf’s resignation in April 2026, will be filled by the candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes and will serve the remaining two-year term beginning January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.

2026 - May 19 Election

The City of Lake Oswego has referred a general obligation bond measure to the May 2026 ballot. In the May 19, 2026 election, Lake Oswego voters will have the opportunity to vote on Measure 3-635. 

Ballot Measure Referred to the Voters:

• Measure 3-635 would authorize a new property tax to fund replacement of the existing South Shore Fire Station.

Election information and Resources

• The City Charter has more details about the City's form of government and elected positions; Lake Oswego Code provides additional information about elections.
• Registration: Voters register with the Secretary of State's office .
• Ballot drop box locations
• Rules relating to posting political/election signs

Statement of Economic Interest

All members of the City Council are required to file an Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. Additional information is available from the OGEC.