Election Information
Election Information
Election season is here! The City Recorder, acting as the City's Elections Officer, assists with election matters, including running for City office and filing initiative petitions. City elections are held biennially during the General Election. Forms and information for the City's elections will be available on the City's website during election years.
Important information to remember
- The General Election is scheduled for November 5, 2024 and conducted by the Jackson County Elections Office, learn more HERE
- Positions for consideration will serve a 4 year term starting on January 1, 2025, ending on December 31, 2028 and include the following council positions:
- Council seat 2
- Council seat 4
- Council seat 6
- Eligibility Requirements
- A registered voter, verify your voter status HERE
- Live within Talent's City Limits
The Talent City Council will revisit eligibility for residents who lost their homes during the Almeda Fire, but have retained their property in Talent and are registered voters in Talent. Please revisit this page for an update after June 5, 2024.- The Talent City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's at 6:45PM. Additional meetings are scheduled as necessary. Elected officials also participate on the Budget Committee and may serve on various other boards, commissions, or committees as assigned.
2024 City of Talent Elections Timeline
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June 05, 2024 |
Candidate packets available with the City Recorder |
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June 05, 2024 |
First day to file for candidate vacancies – PLEASE DO NOT GATHER SIGNATURES until your approval letter has been received from the City Recorder. |
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August 20, 2024 |
Suggested deadline for submitting signatures (SEL 338) to City Recorder. After this date, the Jackson County Elections Office may not be able to complete signature verification by the August 27, 2024 verification deadline. |
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August 30, 2024, |
Last day to withdraw candidacy. Contact the City Recorder either in-person or email by the end of the business day |
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September 08, 2024 |
Elections signs can be placed in Talent city limits. Please review the candidate packet for details on approved elections signage dimensions (TMC 18.120.060) |
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September 09, 2024 |
Last day to file a candidate statement for inclusion in the Voter's Pamphlet, with the Jackson County Elections Office. A $50.00 fee must be paid to the Jackson County Elections Office |
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November 05, 2024 |
Election Day |
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November 15, 2024 |
All candidate elections signs must be removed from within Talent city limits (TMC 18.120.060) |
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December 16, 2024 |
Council adoption of election results |
Information for Candidates
Are you interested in running for a council seat? If so, your first step will be to contact the Elections Officer for your election packet, please reach out to our City Recorder:
- Email: cityrecorder@cityoftalent.org
- Phone: (541) 535-1566 ext. 6
- or in-person at City Hall at 110 E. Main Street, Monday through Friday from 8:30AM - 4:30PM.
Additional Material for Candidates
City of Talent Materials
Jackson County Elections Office Information
Oregon Secretary of State Elections Information
League of Oregon Cities Elections Information
City Social Media
