Local 1159 is currently not endorsing any candidates for office.
Local 1159 supports the autonomy of each member’s vote. Above all, we encourage every member to participate in the voting process, regardless of their position. Voting remains the most effective way to express your position.
Local 1159 issues endorsements of measures and candidates based on several factors, including campaign priorities, voting record, experience, and most importantly, alignment with our Union’s core priorities: wages, hours, working conditions, firefighter safety, and retirement security. Local 1159 has interviewed all the candidates endorsed and continues to communicate with these candidates throughout their time in their respective positions.
We recognize that individual members’ views may not always align with Union endorsements. Local 1159 representatives interview all candidates, and we strongly encourage all members to exercise their right to vote.
2026 General Election Endorsements
Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1159. Election Day: November 3, 2026.Clackamas County Commissioners
- Paul Savas — Commissioner, Position 2
- Diana Helm — Commissioner, Position 4
Clackamas County Sheriff
- James Rhodes — Clackamas County Sheriff
Measure 3-639
- Endorsed: Measure 3-639 — North Clackamas School Bond
City of Milwaukie
- Will Anderson — Mayor
- Nick Hess — City Council, Position 2
City of Lake Oswego
- Bryan Guiney — City Council
- Patrick Walsh — City Council
Oregon State Legislature
- Jeff Helfrich — State Senator, 26th District
- Dacia Grayber — State Representative, 28th District
- Daniel Nguyen — State Representative, 38th District
- April Dobson — State Representative, 39th District
- Michael Sugar — State Representative, 40th District
- Lamar Wise — State Representative, 48th District
- Matt Bunch — State Representative, 51st District
Portland Fire Fighters Association — 2026 General Election Endorsements
Portland Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 43.
Election Day: November 3, 2026.
The Portland Fire Fighters Association endorses the following candidates:
Portland City Council — District 3
- Kellie Torres
- Steve Novick
Portland City Council — District 4
- Eric Zimmerman
- Olivia Clark
- Eli Arnold
Multnomah County Sheriff
- Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell
Multnomah County Chair
- Julia Brim-Edwards
Oregon State Representative — House District 28
- Dacia Grayber
Oregon 4th Judicial District Circuit Court — Position 2
- Laura Rowan
City of Portland — Measure 26-267
Portland Fire Fighters Association recommends voting NO on Measure 26-267.
Additional Information
PFFA candidate endorsements and ballot measure position. Updated October 2, 2026.
Ballot details:
Tualatin Valley Firefighters — 2026 General Election Endorsements
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1660.
Ballots mailed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Election Day: November 3, 2026.
Oregon House
- Dacia Grayber — House District 28
- Sue Rieke Smith — House District 26
Washington County
- Steve Callaway — Washington County Commissioner, District 4
- Pam Treece — Washington County Chair
Clackamas County
- Paul Savas — Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 2
City Councils and Mayor
- Rachel Philip — Beaverton City Council, Position 1
- Sue Garino — Tigard City Council
- Yi-Kang Hu — City of Tigard Mayor
- Adrienne Scritsmier — Wilsonville City Council
Protecting Our Communities.
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council — 2026 General Election Endorsements
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
Election Day: November 3, 2026.
Federal
- Jeff Merkley — U.S. Senator
- Val Hoyle — U.S. Representative
- Suzanne Bonamici — U.S. Representative
- Andrea Salinas — U.S. Representative
- Maxine Dexter — U.S. Representative
- Janelle Bynum — U.S. Representative
Governor
- Tina Kotek — Governor
Oregon State Senate
- Floyd Prozanski — Senate District 4
- James Manning — Senate District 7
- Sara Gelser Blouin — Senate District 8
- Deb Patterson — Senate District 10
- Virginia Stapleton — Senate District 11
- Lisa Reynolds — Senate District 17
- Rob Wagner — Senate District 19
- Mark Meek — Senate District 20
- Kayse Jama — Senate District 24
- Jeff Helfrich — Senate District 26
Oregon State Representatives
- Court Boice — House District 1
- Pam Marsh — House District 5
- Kori Rodley — House District 7
- Lisa Fragala — House District 8
- David Gomberg — House District 10
- Nancy Nathanson — House District 13
- Julie Fahey — House District 14
- Sarah Finger McDonald — House District 16
- Tom Andersen — House District 19
- Paul Evans — House District 20
- Kevin Mannix — House District 21
- Lesly Munoz — House District 22
- Ben Bowman — House District 25
- Sue Rieke Smith — House District 26
- Tammy Carpenter — House District 27
- Dacia Grayber — House District 28
- Susan McLain — House District 29
- Nathan Sosa — House District 30
- Cyrus Javadi — House District 32
- Farrah Chaichi — House District 35
- Hai Pham — House District 36
- Jules Walters — House District 37
- Daniel Nguyen — House District 38
- April Dobson — House District 39
- Michael Sugar — House District 40
- Mark Gamba — House District 41
- Rob Nosse — House District 42
- Tawna Sanchez — House District 43
- Travis Nelson — House District 44
- Thuy Tran — House District 45
- Willy Chotzen — House District 46
- Andrea Valderrama — House District 47
- Lamar Wise — House District 48
- Zach Hudson — House District 49
- Ricki Ruiz — House District 50
- Matt Bunch — House District 51
- Hank Sanders — House District 52
- Emerson Levy — House District 53
- Jason Kropf — House District 54
- Greg Smith — House District 57
Supporting Those Who Support Oregon Fire Fighters.
Vancouver Fire Fighters Union — 2026 General Election Endorsements
Vancouver Fire Fighters Union, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 452.
PO Box 570, Vancouver, Washington 98666.
U.S. 3rd Congressional District
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
17th Legislative District
- Position 1: Ben Christly
- Position 2: Diana Perez
18th Legislative District
- Position 1: Stephanie McClintock
- Position 2: Deken Letinich
49th Legislative District
- Position 1: Kim Harless
- Position 2: Monica Stonier
Clark County Auditor
- Mitchell Kelley
Clark County Council — Position 1
- Glen Yung
Clark County Prosecutor
- Laurel Smith
Hillsboro Professional Fire Fighters — 2026 Election Endorsements
Hillsboro Professional Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2210.
November 3, 2026 General Election.
Washington County Chair
- Vote for Pam Treece
Washington County Commissioner — District 4
- Vote for Steve Callaway
Hillsboro City Council — Ward 3, Position A
- Vote for Titonian Wallace Sr.
Hillsboro City Council — Ward 2, Position A
- Vote for Ivette Pantoja
Hillsboro City Council — Ward 1, Position A
- Vote for Sarah Marugg
Hillsboro School District — Measure 34
- Vote YES 34 — School Bond
The school bond supports investing in safer schools, stronger facilities, and brighter futures.
Campaign Message
Safe Neighborhoods — Support Public Safety, Strong Communities.
Lane Professional Firefighters — 2026 Election Endorsements
Lane Professional Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 851.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Local 851 PAC Endorsements
- Val Hoyle — U.S. Congress, District 4
- Kori Rodley — Oregon State House, District 7
- Lisa Fragala — Oregon State House, District 8
- Heather Buch — Lane County Commissioner, East Lane
- Mike Clark — Eugene City Council, Ward 5
- Jill Cuadros — Springfield City Council, Ward 4
Oregon State Firefighters Council Endorsements — Lane County
- Tina Kotek — Governor
- Jeff Merkley — U.S. Senate
- Floyd Prozanski — Oregon State Senate, District 4
- James Manning — Oregon State Senate, District 7
- Nancy Nathanson — Oregon State House, District 13
- Julie Fahey — Oregon State House, District 14
Ballot Return Information
- Drop off your ballot before 8:00 PM on November 3, 2026.
- Mail-in deadline stated in the infographic: October 27, 2026.