Clerk's Office

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• 08/16/24    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
• 09/05/24    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • County (SEL 801)
  • City (SEL 802)
  • District (SEL 803)
• 09/09/24    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet

Information

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• 06/05/24    First day for candidate to file for office
• 08/27/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
• 08/29/24    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet  (if the candidate files candidacy with county clerk)
• 08/30/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• For Candidates
  • 06/05/24    First day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices
  • 08/27/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 08/29/24    Last day for candidate, who files candidacy with county clerk, to file statement for county voters' pamphlet.
  • 08/30/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• For Candidates
  • 06/05/24    First day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices
  • 08/27/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 08/29/24    Last day for candidate, who files candidacy with county clerk, to file statement for county voters' pamphlet.
  • 08/30/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy

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The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites local middle and high school students to enter the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Contest before the June 30 contest deadline.

Members of the public are invited to observe as the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducts the public certification test for the vote tally system prior to the May 21 Primary Election.

When:  Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m.

Where: Deschutes Services Building in Bend

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en español

The May 21, 2024 Primary Election is underway, and the Deschutes County Elections Office is sharing some important information with voters as they prepare to exercise their right to vote.

The elementary school (K-5) sticker design contest concluded on December 31, 2023. 68 students from 6 elementary schools submitted entries. Thank you students from Buckingham Elementary, Highland Elementary, Lava Ridge Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, Sisters Elementary, and Vern Patrick Elementary schools for your wonderful designs.

Congratulations to Ivy Sapp, 2nd grader from Lava Ridge Elementary School. Ivy's “I Voted” sticker will be available to pick up at our office and city halls from May 3 to Election Day.

Para prepararse para la elección especial del 7 de noviembre, la oficina del Secretario pondrá a prueba el sistema de conteo de votos del condado el día 24 de octubre a las 9 a.m.