November 4, 2026 3:50 a.m.

Incumbent Sutherlin Mayor Michelle Sumner appears headed to another term in office. Unofficial results from the Douglas County Elections Office as of early Wednesday show Sumner with 59 percent of the vote. Challenger Shawn New has 40 percent.

In the race for three seats on the Sutherlin City Council, Terry Brock, Debbie Hamilton and Brent Hunsaker are leading with 30 percent, 24 percent and 23 percent respectively. Lisa Woods trails with 22 percent.

In Myrtle Creek, the mayor’s race and one city council seat were unopposed. The Position 4 council race is being led by Tyler Duncan with 60 percent to 39 percent for Diana Larson.

In Oakland, incumbent mayor Bette Keehley is losing to Ron Pike 60 percent to 40 percent. Tom Hasvold and Sky Ironplow lead Jan Wier in the race for two city council seats.

Races in the cities of Winston, Yoncalla, Riddle and Glendale for mayor and council seats were all unopposed.

In Canyonville, incumbent mayor Christine Morgan leads challenger Jeremy Mayfield by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent. Mike Hogue, Paige McMahon and Craig Gully are the leading candidates for three seats on the Canyonville City Council. Nine candidates ran for a seat.

In Drain, Benjamin Simons leads Rusty Savage 54 percent to 45 percent in the race for mayor. Two council positions were unopposed.

In Reedsport, Ron Wright leads John Carter 39 percent to 35 percent in the race for mayor. Allen Teitzel is third with 25 percent of the vote. Jef Walls is winning over Cindy Wegner in the race for Position 5 on the city council. The margin is 61 percent to 38 percent. In the Position 6 race, Debby Turner leads over Rick Gilliland 59 percent to 40 percent.