Cannon Beach, Oregon Public Records

New registrants must provide an Oregon driver's license or state ID number, though those without can submit a paper application using the last four digits of their Social Security number. Municipal elections in the city cover the mayor and four city council positions, with council members elected to four-year staggered terms. The next city election arrives in November 2026, when two council seats and potentially the mayoral position will appear on the ballot. These nonpartisan city races join the November general election ballot in even-numbered years. Because Oregon uses universal vote-by-mail, ballots go out automatically to all registered voters about 18-20 days before Election Day. Completed ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day - postmarks don't count - either through the mail or via official drop boxes at Cannon Beach City Hall (163 East Gower Avenue) and other locations across Clatsop County. The Oregon Secretary of State's My Vote system lets voters track their ballot online. Public election records in Oregon include voter registration lists with certain personal details redacted, campaign finance reports filed through the ORESTAR system, candidate filings and statements, and precinct-level results. During the November 2024 presidential election, Clatsop County saw roughly 62% turnout with about 21,000 ballots cast from approximately 34,000 registered voters, while turnout in the city ran slightly higher than the county average. The November 3, 2026 general election will put several major races before local voters: Oregon's gubernatorial race with Governor Tina Kotek's seat up for election, all four of Oregon's U.S. House seats including District 1 which represents the area, state legislature positions covering State Senate District 1 and State House District 1, Clatsop County Commission seats, County Sheriff, County Clerk, and County Assessor, along with city offices and any local measures addressing land use, public safety, or municipal finances. Oregon has no U.S. Senate seats on the 2026 ballot, with the next Senate race scheduled for the Merkley seat. Since all voting happens by mail, there's no separate absentee process. Military and overseas voters can request ballots electronically through the Federal Voting Assistance Program, and anyone who doesn't receive their ballot can request a replacement from the County Elections Office.