ELECTION 2026: Numbers offer look at the make-up of local councils (UPDATED)

While Canby Mayor Brian Hodson is officially guaranteed a record-breaking seventh term, there will be some new faces on the Canby City Council come January. The trio of Brian Ayres, Scott Cantonwine, and Melody Thompson have significant leads and will all be new to the city council when January 2027 arrives, though Thompson served as Canby’s mayor for eight years, beginning in 2002, so she’ll bring some unique experience to the seat. Molalla will also see a couple new faces on the council as newcomers Monica Bergmann and Sheila Howe were both elected without opposition on Tuesday night. And in Donald, there are four candidates within 17 votes of each other for three open spots. From a state perspective incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has won the Oregon governor’s race, defeating Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan, according to projections from late Tuesday night. Kotek led in early results with 52% of the vote to Drazan’s 45%. Here’s a look at the early results.

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