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POLITICS · NOV 4, 2026
Jared Tesch Elected Mayor of Umatilla Oregon
Jared Tesch won the mayoral race unopposed in Umatilla, while David Trott and Stuart Rice secured seats on the City Council.
Voters in Umatilla, Oregon, elected a new municipal leadership team during the November 3, 2026, election. Jared Tesch became the new mayor after running unopposed, succeeding Mayor Caden Sipe.
In the City Council races, David Trott won Position 1 with 275 votes, defeating candidates Imelda Rizueno and incumbent Christi Pankratz. Stuart Rice secured Position 4 with 496 votes, defeating Karitza Del Real.
Incumbent councilors Katie McMillan and Dennis McMillan retained their seats after running unopposed. The Oregon Secretary of State’s office reported the official vote counts for the municipal contests.
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