Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell is seeking reelection as Multnomah County sheriff on November 3, 2026. The official county ballot lists her as the only named candidate for a four-year term.
Background and priorities
Morrisey O’Donnell identifies her occupation as sheriff and lists earlier work as law enforcement and corrections chief deputy and undersheriff. Her statement lists a criminal justice degree from the University of Portland and executive police and corrections certifications.
Her priorities for the next term include reducing crime, maintaining a safe and accountable corrections system, expanding behavioral health and reentry efforts, and building a stable workforce.
She describes an approach focused on victims and survivors, accountability, public transparency and community partnerships. Her statement cites accreditation, independent corrections reviews and expanded public access to reports as work undertaken during her tenure. These are her campaign’s descriptions rather than independently verified performance findings.
The background and positions above come from the candidate’s own statement in the official November 2026 voters’ pamphlet (page M-38). Election officials publish candidate statements as submitted and do not verify their claims.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
