Vancouver Sample Ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025 local, county election
VANCOUVER - Local incumbents are vying to keep their seats on the dais here.
The mayor and three council members face challenges from newcomers.
OpGov.ai provides a quick glimpse of the candidates below before election day, allowing voters to make an informed decision at the ballot box on Tuesday.
The sample ballot here shows all the incumbents and candidates in the county. The Clark County Voters' Pamphlet also helps voters understand the process before casting their ballots.
Clark County even offers an audio version, making it possible for someone to have the pamphlet read to them.
In Vancouver, Mayor Anne McEnery-Ogle challenges Justin Forsman for the head seat on the dais.
McEnery-Ogle touts her success on her election page, sharing, “as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, Vancouver has evolved from a suburban community to an urban destination.”
“To ensure it remains a special place where people put down roots, start businesses, and thrive, we must stay true to the values that make our city unique while embracing change,” the mayor says.
Her contender, Justin Forsman, has little to say on his website, but had much to say when announcing his candidacy in May in the Clark County Today.
“As Mayor, I will advocate for school choice, working alongside the city council and community leaders to ensure families and students have meaningful options to pursue the best educational opportunities,” Forsman writes.
Councilmember Kim Harless, who is being challenged by Pooneh Gray, is an anticipated race since an ethics complaint was filed against Harless a month ago, as reported by OpGovai.
“I grew up across every neighborhood of Vancouver, became a mom at 21, and worked my way through college on food stamps and Pell Grants,” Harless said on her election website. “I now work a career in sustainability and Native American advocacy.”
Pooneh Gray touts on her election website said her lifelong commitment to people — from supporting vulnerable families to caring for seniors and advocating for those with serious mental health and physical challenges — is why she is running.
“I know how to combine compassion with accountability, and I’m ready to fight for a Vancouver that prioritizes stability, safety, and opportunity for everyone who calls it home,” Gray said.
Derek O. Thompson challenges Councilmember Eric Paulsen.
Paulsen said he is “running for re-election to Vancouver City Council, Position Two, because I love this community,” on his election website.
“For the past fourteen years, it has been a great privilege to serve this community, which has given so much to my family and me,” Paulson said. “I served eight years on the planning commission — six as chair — and for the past six years have served as your City Council Member.”
Thompson said on his website, “For the past 13 years, Vancouver has been my cherished home. I’ve witnessed its transformation from a close-knit town into a vibrant city, and I am running for City Council to ensure our growth is guided by thoughtful, compassionate leadership that serves every resident.
“My belief is simple: when the citizens thrive, the city thrives as well,” Thompson said.
Councilmember Diana Perez hopes to keep the third council seat, vying against Robert Elkin.
Perez said, "Having the honor of serving on the Vancouver City Council, I am committed to continuing my role in leading this great city with purpose and intention, ensuring that every resident benefits and has an opportunity to reach their fullest potential.”
“Together, we can build on our shared vision—one that is both powerful and inclusive—to create a brighter future for all,” Perez said on her website.
Her contender, Robert Elkin, has essentially no information available for voters to consider, with no researchable election website and no information on Ballotpedia.
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OpGov.ai will file the election results as soon as they are released on Nov. 4, so check back to see if your vote backed the winner or not.
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