Tyler Anderson, who is challenging incumbent Jason Pollock for Jefferson County Sheriff in the November election, was fired in 2025 and placed on the Brady List. A state review of his law enforcement certifications is scheduled for May 21.

Oregon's May 19 primary is just nine days away, and Jefferson County voters have several significant local races to decide — from a contested sheriff's race with serious credentialing questions to six candidates competing for two commissioner seats. Here's what's on your ballot.

Jefferson County voters have one more chance to hear from all six commissioner candidates before the May 19 primary. The forum is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at Camp Sherman Community Hall, covering both Position 1 and Position 2 races.

Tyler Anderson, who is challenging incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock in the May 19 primary, was fired from his deputy position in 2025 and added to the Brady List. A state hearing on May 21 will determine whether his law enforcement certifications should be revoked.

The May 20 primary is days away. Jefferson County voters will decide the sheriff race — clouded by a Brady List controversy — and two commissioner seats with multiple challengers ready to bring new faces to county government.