Tom Kress (Douglas County Commissioner Board Position 1, Oregon, candidate 2026)

Tom Kress

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Douglas County Commissioner Board Position 1

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May 19, 2026

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Tom Kress is running for re-election to the Douglas County Commissioner Board Position 1 in Oregon. Kress is on the ballot in the primary on May 19, 2026.^[source]

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Elections

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for Douglas County Commissioner Board Position 1

Incumbent Tom Kress (Nonpartisan), Nick Mitchell (Nonpartisan), Devlan Sorensen (Nonpartisan), and Lorrie Wick (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Douglas County Commissioner Board Position 1 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tom Kress (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Nick Mitchell (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Devlan Sorensen (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Lorrie Wick (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign website

Kress' campaign website stated the following:

COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE.

Douglas County has been good to Tom and his family. Two of his three children have chosen to stay here, and he wants to ensure the county remains just as special for his grandchildren.

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That means preserving what makes Douglas County unique, while making thoughtful, responsible decisions for the future.

​Focused on What Matters Most

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• Fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability
• Public safety and emergency communications
• Veterans’ and senior services
• Responsible federal forest management
• Self-sustaining parks, museums, and community assets

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Tom’s approach is about balance, protecting taxpayers while maintaining essential services.

— Tom Kress' campaign website (April 2, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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