Clerk's Office

Here are a few reminders about the May 16, 2017 Special District Election:

• Last day to register to vote is April 25, 2017
• Ballots will be mailed out on April 26, 2017
• Don't forget to sign your ballot!
• Ballots must be received by 8 pm on Election Day to be counted, postmarks do not count.

District Candidate Filings

Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this milestone, the Deschutes County Elections Office is hosting an “I Voted” sticker contest for the 2026 elections. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to design a sticker that celebrates our right to vote.

Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial!

Commemorate America's 250th birthday by designing Deschutes County's "I Voted" sticker for the 2026 Statewide Primary and General elections!

Important dates for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election

• For Candidates
  • 09/11/25    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/03/26    Last day for elected incumbent to file for office
  • 03/10/26    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/12/26    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
  • 03/13/26    Last day to withdraw candidacy
     

It's election day for the Deschutes County Special District Election. Voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to vote, sign and return their ballots at any Official Ballot Drop Box location or county elections office.

Deschutes County Elections officials are sharing important information for voters ahead of the Tuesday, May 20, Special District Election.

Important dates for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election

• For Candidates Filing for Office
  • 02/08/25    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/20/25    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/24/25    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet
     

Unofficial Deschutes County election results can be viewed at this link. Results are unofficial until all ballot return deadlines have passed and every valid ballot has been counted. The next result update is expected before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

With just days to go before the Nov. 5 General Election, the County-produced podcast, Inside Deschutes County talks with County Clerk Steve Dennison who shares some useful information about the upcoming election.

Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison is reminding voters who have not received their General Election ballots in the mail by Wednesday, Oct. 23 to contact the Elections Office at (541) 388-6547.