City of Springfield City Election Filing

Submitted by Amber Fossen, City of Springfield
541.726.3695 or 541.968.8496

Springfield residents interested in running for election for the positions of Mayor or City Council in the primary election can obtain information and forms for filing from the City Recorder located in the City Manager’s Office at 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon or at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-recorder-elections/

The Springfield City Charter requires a primary election for Springfield Mayor and City Councilors.  If a candidate receives a majority of votes in the primary election, that candidate is elected.  If a candidate does not receive a majority of votes at the primary election, then a run-off between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will occur at the statewide general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Springfield residents interested in receiving more information regarding the qualifications and responsibilities of candidates for the vacant offices, or regarding the election process should contact AJ Ripka, City Recorder/Elections Officer at aripka@springfield-or.gov or by calling 541.726.4666.