Municipal Elections
How are City Councilors elected?
City Council Elections in Aurora are at large, meaning the Councilor or Mayor represents the entire city, not one district. The term of office for a Councilor is four years. Mayor’s position is a two-year term.
Persons interested in running for office do so by filing a petition and collecting signatures. Filing instructions and the necessary forms are available from the City Recorder, the Marion County Elections Division, or from the Secretary of State web site.
Where do I register to Vote?
To cast a ballot in an election, you must be registered to vote. To register you must be a United States citizen, a resident of the State of Oregon and at least 18 years of age by the next general election. If you have moved within the city, you will need to re-register to vote.
Voter registration forms are available at City Hall, but you must mail them to, or file them with, the Marion County Elections Division, 4263 Commercial Street S.E. #300 Salem, Oregon 97302. A person's voter registration form must be received by the Marion County Elections Division, not later than 5 p.m. 21 days prior to the date of the election.
All elections in Oregon are conducted by mail.
Administration Staff
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