Corvallis Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Charles Maughan
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Charles Maughan, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Corvallis in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kimi Gatherum, Andrew Struthers and Kasey Haxton.
Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Mayor of Corvallis since January 2023 and a compliance analyst for Oregon Housing and Community Services.
- Campaign website
- www.maughanformayor.com
Where Charles Maughan stands: positions on the record
Council reform (Measure 2-159)1 sourced position
Says he approves the Charter Review Task Force recommendations, citing fewer councilors, more contested races and four-year terms.
“I approve the recommendations of the Task Force”
Own statementIndivisible Benton County candidate questionnaire: Charles Maughan · Aug 12, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Opposes AI data centers and says he will use any authority he has to keep them out of Corvallis.
“I oppose A.I. data centers due to the resources they require and the limited number of jobs they create”
Own statementIndivisible Benton County candidate questionnaire: Charles Maughan · Aug 12, 2026
Budget gap1 sourced position
Names the budget gap as his top priority and says the city needs a way to keep paying for its services.
“Budget Gap (top priority)”
Own statementIndivisible Benton County candidate questionnaire: Charles Maughan · Aug 12, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says Corvallis has seen applications for close to 2,000 new housing units during his term and that housing supply still needs to increase.
“Our housing supply still needs to increase so costs decrease.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026
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