Brad O’Neil is running for a four-year term as Clackamas County sheriff in the November 3, 2026, general election. The county’s official election page also lists James Rhodes in the nonpartisan race.
Candidate information
Name: Brad O'Neil
Office sought: Clackamas County Sheriff (four-year term)
Party: Nonpartisan
Birthplace: Roseburg, Oregon, according to his campaign website
Residence history: O'Neil said he moved to Clackamas County in 1985 and grew up in the Gladstone School District. He described himself as the son of two retired schoolteachers.
Personal: O'Neil said he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1994.
Experience and public service
O'Neil says he has more than 27 years of service at the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, starting as an Explorer Scout in 1995 and rising to undersheriff. According to his campaign website, his career at the sheriff's office included roles as deputy sheriff, K-9 deputy, patrol sergeant, K-9 sergeant, patrol lieutenant, investigations lieutenant, patrol captain, acting captain of the investigations division and undersheriff.
Before joining the sheriff's office, O'Neil said he served as an Explorer Scout at the Milwaukie Police Department from 1997 to 1998. He said he was hired as a deputy sheriff in 1999.
O'Neil said he served as a K-9 handler for 13 years, handling patrol-apprehension and narcotics K-9 units. He also said he served as president and master trainer of the Oregon Police Canine Association.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
