May 2026 Election

Eugene City Council sends two Charter amendments to the ballot

Eugene’s City Council voted Wednesday to send two Charter amendments to the ballot next May.

Incumbent David Loveall, left, will face challenger Sean VanGordon, right.

Incumbent David Loveall, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon, both officially in race for county commission

Rebecca Hansen-White

The race to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners is officially contested. On Monday, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon declared his candidacy and incumbent David Loveall announced he was seeking a second term.

Voters will decide who has the power to draw county commissioner political districts, and whether county should redistrict next year.

Politics & Government

Springfield mayor among new candidates potentially seeking Lane County Commission seats

Rebecca Hansen-White

Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon may be running for a Lane County Commissioner seat next year. He filed fundraising paperwork on Oct. 31.

Politics & Government

Oregon Rep. Jami Cate announces run for state Senate

Republican state Rep. Jami Cate, a farmer from Linn County, announced Wednesday that she plans to run for the Oregon Senate.