Oregon coast commissioner dies, halting historic recall election

Lincoln County commissioner dies days before recall vote

Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall died Sunday days before a scheduled recall election. She was 66.

Oregon coast commissioner dies, halting historic recall election

“She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the kindness she gave so freely, and the legacy she leaves in Lincoln County," a county spokesperson said.

Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall died late Sunday in Portland hospital; recall election is now void

Hall’s death comes the week of a historic recall election – the first time in the county’s 132-year history that voters are being asked if a commissioner should be recalled from office. With her death, the recall election underway is void.

Commissioner Hall Passes Away

Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall passed away late Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, at Providence Hospital in Portland after a brief illness. She had scheduled a Town Hall meeting on Saturday January 3rd, however it was cancelled due to illness. She served as a Lincoln County Commissioner for over twenty years. Commissioner Hall had been struggling with medical issues since she fell at the Commission office in August. She has been in rehab…

Commisssioner Claire Hall passes away

Commissioner Hall passed away late Sunday night. According to a press release from County Commission spokesperson Ken Lipp: “Commissioner Claire Hall passed away late Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, atProvidence Hospital in Portland after a brief illness.”Details to follow.

Commissioner Claire Hall passes away

Commissioner Claire Hall passed away late Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, at Providence Hospital in Portland after a brief illness, according to a release from Lincoln County.