Astoria Voters to Choose Mayor November 3
Four candidates are competing for the office in Clatsop County's upcoming midterm election.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Elections
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Astoria residents will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide between four candidates running for mayor. The mayoral race is part of the broader midterm elections taking place across Clatsop County.
Why it matters
This local election determines the executive leadership of the city of Astoria for the coming term. Voters have specific deadlines and methods for casting their ballots to ensure their participation is recorded.
Four candidates are running for the mayor of Astoria in an election featuring seven 24-hour ballot drop boxes located throughout Clatsop County. Ballots must be postmarked or deposited by 8 p.m. on November 3.
The players
Clatsop County
This regional government entity administers the midterm elections and maintains the county-wide ballot drop box network.
Astoria
The city is conducting a municipal election to determine the next mayor as part of the November 3 midterm cycle.
The details
Voters in Astoria can submit their ballots by mail, provided they are postmarked no later than November 3, 2026. Alternatively, ballots can be deposited in any of the seven 24-hour county drop boxes before the 8 p.m. deadline on Election Day.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Election Day and the final deadline for ballot submission.
Political Context
Opponents of expanded mail-in voting continue to advocate for increased in-person polling opportunities to ensure greater election transparency. These stakeholders often raise concerns regarding ballot chain of custody and the potential for late-arriving mail to impact final outcomes.
Residents must ensure their ballots are postmarked by November 3 or placed in an official drop box before the 8 p.m. deadline. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in a ballot being excluded from the final vote tally.
The takeaway
Astoria voters should confirm the location of their nearest drop box well before the November 3 deadline. Proactive planning helps ensure that all ballots are submitted in accordance with county regulations.
What happens next
Election Day occurs on November 3, 2026, when polls close at 8 p.m. and officials begin the process of counting submitted ballots.
Further reading
For additional information on local candidates and ballot measures, visit the Elections section.
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