City of Lincoln City Mayor (Lincoln County)

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Lincoln County ballots

• City of Depoe Bay Mayor
• City of Depoe Bay Councilor, Position 2 (Unexpired Term)
• City of Depoe Bay Councilor, Position 4
• City of Depoe Bay Councilor, Position 5
• City of Depoe Bay Councilor, Position 6
• City of Lincoln City Councilor, Ward 1
• City of Lincoln City Councilor, Ward 2
• City of Lincoln City Councilor, Ward 3
• City of Newport Mayor
• City of Newport Councilor
• City of Siletz Mayor
• City of Siletz Councilor, Position 1
• City of Siletz Councilor, Position 2 (Unexpired Term)
• City of Siletz Councilor, Position 4
• City of Toledo Mayor
• City of Toledo Councilor, Position 2

All Lincoln County races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for City of Lincoln City Mayor (Lincoln County) in 2026?

Marci Baker and Susan Wahlke.

What does this office do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who should I vote for in the City of Lincoln City Mayor (Lincoln County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.