La Grande launches 2026 elections page for local voters
La Grande’s new elections page puts 2026 council rules in one place, but voters still need the state’s My Vote tools and Union County for ballot status.
La Grande voters now have one city page to check the rules for the 2026 election, including who can run for City Council and what comes next on the November ballot. The city website’s page, headed “General Election is coming up!”, brings election information into one place for residents.
City elections in La Grande are governed by Oregon State Election Law and the 1998 Revised City Charter. Council candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, and the city has posted a Candidate Information Guide for anyone seeking election as mayor or City Councilor.
The Oregon Secretary of State’s election pages list Nov. 3, 2026 as an upcoming election date, and the state calendar puts Oct. 13, 2026 on the fall schedule before that general election. The My Vote site and online registration tools verify registration and update voter information, while Union County elections offices handle ballots and registration records.
La Grande was already eyeing measures for the November ballot in June, and the state’s local elections calendar sets Aug. 14 as the last day for a county, city or district governing body to file referral text for the Nov. 3 election. By March 10, the candidate field for La Grande City Council was already taking shape, and La Grande would not hold a primary because there were too few candidates.
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