Multiple Candidates File for Expanded Deschutes County Commission Seats

Several political events and elections are underway across various U.S. counties as candidates seek voter support for upcoming positions. In Deschutes County, Oregon, candidates are running for newly expanded county commissioner seats, with a district map set to be implemented for the 2028 elections. Spartanburg, South Carolina, hosted a forum where nine sheriff candidates answered rapid-fire questions on community trust, crime, and jail overcrowding, highlighting public concerns about safety and past administration issues. Meanwhile, Henderson County's Republican Men’s Club held a meeting featuring judicial candidates running for the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, aiming to connect with local Republicans ahead of the 2026 elections. At the 2025 Neshoba County Fair in Mississippi, voters are hearing directly from candidates for the 2027 governor’s race, focusing on issues like education, economic development, and student loan debt, with attendees valuing the chance to assess candidates without media filters. These events reflect an active political engagement cycle as communities prepare for key local and state elections.