The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s Police Policy Committee voted May 21 to recommend lifelong revocation of Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson’s law enforcement certifications. Anderson says he will appeal and remain in the race.

Both incumbent commissioners held commanding leads in early returns from the May 19 primary election, with unofficial results showing Position 1’s Mark Wunsch at nearly 59% and Position 2’s Kelly Simmelink above 53%.

A state police policy committee voted to recommend permanent revocation of Tyler Anderson's law enforcement certifications — a decision that could legally bar him from serving as sheriff even if voters elect him in November.

Both sitting Jefferson County commissioners fended off their challengers in Tuesday's primary election, while a $15 million library bond measure was soundly defeated by voters countywide.

Tyler Anderson, who challenged incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock in the May 20 primary, had his law enforcement certifications permanently revoked by state regulators — raising urgent questions about his continued candidacy heading into the November general election.

Both Jefferson County Commissioner incumbents survived their May 20 primary challenges. Kelly Simmerlink topped 55 percent in Position 2, avoiding a November runoff, while Mark Wunsch held off a competitive field in Position 1.

A state policing committee voted last week to recommend revoking Tyler Anderson's law enforcement certifications for life — a development that could legally bar him from serving as sheriff if he wins in November. Anderson says he will appeal and remain in the race.

Both incumbent Jefferson County commissioners secured strong wins in Tuesday's primary election, while voters rejected a bond measure that would have funded construction of a new library in Madras and a smaller branch in Culver.

Christine Drazan won the Republican primary for Oregon governor on May 19, setting up a November rematch with incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. Jefferson County, which votes heavily Republican, will be a closely watched piece of the electoral map.

Both sitting Jefferson County commissioners up for election on May 19 successfully defended their seats, with Mark Wunsch taking 58% in Position 1 and Kelly Simmelink crossing the 50% threshold in a crowded Position 2 field to avoid a November runoff.

Jefferson County sheriff candidate Tyler Anderson had his law enforcement certifications permanently revoked by a DPSST committee on May 21 — but he says he is not dropping out of the November race against incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock.