Is Karen Martinez the incumbent?

Yes. Karen Martinez currently holds this office.

Who is Karen Martinez running against?

Mallory Hiefield, Matthew S. Knight, John LePari, Chris Mejia, Sandra Pereyda and Mariana E. Valenzuela, for City of Forest Grove Councilor (Washington County).

Should I vote for Karen Martinez?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Karen Martinez's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Karen Martinez

Candidate for City of Forest Grove Councilor (Washington County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.

7 candidates ran for City of Forest Grove Councilor (Washington County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Forest Grove voters.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Karen Martinez only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Karen Martinez yet.

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Quick answers

Is Karen Martinez the incumbent?: Yes. Karen Martinez currently holds this office.
What does the City of Forest Grove Councilor seat do?: Your town, borough or village's governing body (in many villages and some towns, a board of trustees). Passes local ordinances, sets the budget and tax rate, and manages local property and services such as streets and water; some hire a town manager or administrator.
Who is Karen Martinez running against?: Mallory Hiefield, Matthew S. Knight, John LePari, Chris Mejia, Sandra Pereyda and Mariana E. Valenzuela, for City of Forest Grove Councilor (Washington County).
Should I vote for Karen Martinez?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Karen Martinez's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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