Steven Salander wins Oregon mayor’s race, defeating incumbent Michael Seferian

OREGON, Ohio — City Council member Steven Salander has defeated longtime Mayor Michael Seferian in the Oregon mayoral race, according to early unofficial returns. 

The count shows Salander with about 64% of the vote to Seferian’s 36%, though the results remain subject to certification by the Lucas County Board of Elections.

Salander ran on a message of change and transparency, emphasizing neighborhood investment, fiscal discipline and stronger communication between city government and residents. Mayor Michael Seferian, who has led Oregon since 2009, campaigned on his long record of experience and oversight of city growth, pointing to projects that improved infrastructure and kept the city financially stable.

Throughout the campaign, voters heard competing visions for how Oregon should handle development, business recruitment and infrastructure funding. Both candidates described the race as a referendum on the city’s direction — balancing future expansion with accountability and community trust.