Incumbent commissioners Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink both survived crowded primary fields in May, advancing to the November general election. Simmelink pulled more than 54% to avoid a runoff entirely.

Oregon's police oversight committee voted on May 21 to revoke the law enforcement certifications of Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson, following findings of misconduct and dishonesty during his time as a deputy. Anderson remains on the November ballot against incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock.

Jefferson County Commissioner incumbents Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink both led their primary races in May, with Wunsch holding a nearly 20-point advantage over challenger George Curtiss and Simmelink clearing 55% against three opponents.

Incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock and challenger Tyler Anderson will face off in November's general election. Anderson, a former JCSO deputy, has been placed on the Brady List and his law enforcement certification is under review — issues that surfaced in the final weeks before the May primary.

The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Police Policy Committee has recommended that Tyler Anderson — who is running for Jefferson County Sheriff in November — have his law enforcement credentials permanently revoked. Anderson says he will appeal and remain in the race.

Incumbent Jefferson County Commissioners Mark Wunsch and Kelly Simmelink both led their respective races in the May 19 primary, setting up November general election contests. The sheriff race between Jason Pollock and Tyler Anderson was not decided in the primary.

Jefferson County voters cast ballots May 19 in races for sheriff, two commissioner seats, and other county offices. Both incumbent commissioners held early leads. Here's where each race landed and what comes next for Jefferson County governance.

Both incumbent Jefferson County commissioners won their May primary races by comfortable margins. Mark Wunsch took Position 1 with nearly 59% of the vote; Kelly Simmelink held off four challengers to lead Position 2 with 55%.

DPSST's Police Policy Committee voted to strip Anderson of his law enforcement certifications in May. The full board takes up the matter on July 21. Anderson says he'll appeal and stay in the race — but Oregon law may complicate his path to the sheriff's office.

The DPSST Police Policy Committee voted on May 21 to recommend removing Tyler Anderson's law enforcement certifications, citing misconduct and dishonesty findings stemming from his 2025 firing as a Jefferson County deputy. Anderson, still running for county sheriff in November, says the process was flawed.

Both incumbent Jefferson County commissioners posted strong showings in the May 19 primary. Mark Wunsch held a 20-point lead over challenger George Curtiss in Position 1, while Kelly Simmelink captured 55% in a four-way race for Position 2.