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BEND, OR · CENTRAL OREGON EDITION · THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026
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Bend OR · Elected Officials & Contacts

Who Is the Mayor of Bend, OR? Bend Elected Officials & Contacts

Mayor: Melanie Kebler. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.

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Who Represents Bend

Bend Elected Officials at a Glance

The mayor of Bend, OR is Melanie Kebler. The city's U.S. senators are Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden. Its U.S. House members are: Janelle S. Bynum (OR-5), Cliff Bentz (OR-2).

SheriffTy Rupert
Police chiefMike Krantz
State senatorsAnthony Broadman (Dist. 27)

Bend City Hall

Address & main line
710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703
Website: bendoregon.gov

City of Bend: Mayor, Manager & Council

Bend held its general election on November 3, 2026: the mayor and Council Positions 5 and 6 were on the ballot. Results are not yet certified; new terms begin in January.

Deschutes County Government

Sheriff & Police

Oregon Legislators for Bend

Bend is covered by 1 state Senate district and 2 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.

Oregon State Senate

NameSenate districtPartyContact
Anthony Broadman27D503-986-1727
[email protected]

Oregon House of Representatives

State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.

U.S. Congress for Bend

Bend is represented in Washington by 2 members of the U.S. House and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.

U.S. House of Representatives

NameDistrictPartyWashington office
Janelle S. BynumOR-5D(202) 225-5711
1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Cliff BentzOR-2R(202) 225-6730
409 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.

U.S. Senate

NameSeatPartyWashington office
Jeff MerkleyClass IID(202) 224-3753
531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Ron WydenClass IIID(202) 224-5244
221 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.

Vote, Register & City Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the mayor of Bend, OR?

Melanie Kebler is the mayor of Bend, OR, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through bendoregon.gov.

Who is my state representative in Bend, OR?

Bend is covered by 2 Oregon House of Representatives districts: Em Levy (District 53); Jason Kropf (District 54). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official Oregon lookup with your street address to confirm yours.

Who is my state senator in Bend, OR?

Bend is covered by 1 Oregon State Senate district: Anthony Broadman (District 27). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.

Who are Bend's U.S. senators?

Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are the two U.S. senators for Oregon.

Who is Bend's U.S. representative?

Bend is split among several congressional districts: Janelle S. Bynum (OR-5), Cliff Bentz (OR-2).

Who is the sheriff in Bend, OR?

Ty Rupert is the Sheriff, Deschutes County.

Who is the police chief in Bend, OR?

Mike Krantz is the Chief of Police, Bend Police Department.

Where is Bend City Hall and how do I contact it?

Bend City Hall is at 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703. The official website is bendoregon.gov.

How do I register to vote in Bend, OR?

Register through the official Oregon voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.

How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.

Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.

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