County Clerk
November 3, 2026 · Malheur County, Oregon · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 51 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 31,954 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(801,477 ÷ 31,954) ÷ ln(801,477 ÷ 1,485) = 51.22, comparing counties in OR (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
County Clerk is responsible for:
- Keeping official county records, such as marriage licenses and property filings
- Running elections in many counties
- Handling business filings, permits, and licenses that state law assigns
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity, Data Privacy
Candidates
Gayle V Trotter
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Gayle V. Trotter is the Malheur County Clerk in Vale, Oregon, where her office handles recording, probate, elections, and licensing for the county.
Election sources
Source: malheurco.org