Re-elect Keri Hinton for Yamhill County Clerk
Protecting democracy and ensuring public trust through experience, integrity, accuracy, and transparency
Keri Hinton has proudly served Yamhill County since July 2022 as Clerk in an elected, non-partisan office with integrity and dedication. With 13 years of public service, she has served Yamhill County with integrity, strengthened office security and processes, built trusted relationships across the community and government, and is committed to keeping this office reliable, transparent, and accountable. Clerk Hinton has managed the administration of 12 elections, building trust with voters and protecting the vote while upholding the law. Secure. Accurate. Transparent. Lawful elections — every time!
Accomplishments Since Taking Office
Enhanced the integrity and accountability of election administration through transparency and comprehensive staff training programs
Streamlined election efficiency using improved modern technologies and security to ensure secure, fair, accurate, and transparent elections
Dedicated resources to digitizing and preserving historical public records, ensuring their accessibility and protection for future generations
Launched a free Property Recording Alert Service program to provide property owners a tool to keep informed of property transactions with timely notifications allowing residents greater transparency and control over their property records
Implemented enhanced security protocols across daily office tasks, strengthening protections while maintaining efficient service to the public
Keri’s Priorities
Maintaining transparency through community access and participation in the electoral process, and local services
Strengthening public trust through collaboration with colleagues, government agencies, state and local leaders, and the residents of Yamhill County
Fiscally responsible and experienced, consistently serving as a careful steward of taxpayer money — past, present, and future.
Utilizing modern technology to safeguard the principles of democratic integrity
“With your support, I remain committed to building public trust, delivering dependable professional service, and ensuring confidence. Together, we will keep Yamhill County strong, trustworthy, transparent, and accurate.” Clerk Keri Hinton
Re‑elect Keri as Yamhill County Clerk — because experience, integrity, accuracy, and transparency matters!
We need your help! Every dollar helps us reach more voters, keeps consistent and experienced leadership, and supports fair, secure, accurate, and transparent elections in Yamhill County!
Certifications
Certified Elections Administrator, OACC
Certified Recording Administrator, OACC
US Passport Acceptance Agent, US Dept. of State
US Passport Facility Manager, US Dept. of State
Property Records Industry Association (PRIA)
Public Records Management, State of Oregon
Committees
OACC By-laws Committee
OACC Equipment Certification Committee
OACC Elections Futures Committee
AOC Representative District 6
Beyond Elections
Keri’s experience extends far beyond election administration:
Officiated over 300 weddings for couples from all backgrounds, with care and professionalism.
Built strong working relationships with fellow Clerks, and city, state, and federal partners to collaborate and strengthen processes.
Digitization of historic public records, enhancing accessibility and preserving history for future generations.
Worked closely with community organizations to build bipartisan trust and open communication.
Certified Passport Acceptance Agent/Facility Manager, certified by the U.S. Department of State, to support secure passport processing for Yamhill County.
Vote to Re‑elect Keri as Yamhill County Clerk — because experience, integrity, accuracy, and transparency matters!
Meet Your Clerk
Keri Hinton is your Yamhill County Clerk and was elected overwhelmingly by voters in November 2022. Clerk Hinton is an experienced election administrator, public servant, county leader, champion of voter rights and accessibility, life-long community member, wife, and a mother. Since beginning her career in the Clerk’s Office, she has overseen 12 elections with a strong commitment to fairness, security, accuracy, and transparency. Her work ethic shows a clear vision of safeguarding democracy and ensuring public trust through experience, integrity, accuracy, and transparency to the residents of Yamhill County. Collaborative relationships with fellow Clerks, cities, state and federal partners, and businesses are a top priority. By fostering these vital partnerships, Clerk Hinton continues to build confidence in the electoral process and in local government.
Clerk Hinton has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service, professionalism, and public trust to the residents of Yamhill County.
Her proven leadership abilities extend far beyond election administration. Her diverse professional experience and responsibilities reflect strong leadership and a deep commitment to public service.
She is recognized for being organized, efficient, detail-oriented, with strong problem solving skills; while remaining highly responsive and maintaining strong, relationships with colleagues, staff, and the residents of Yamhill County.
