Clerk's Office

In preparation for the May 16 Special District Election, the Clerk’s Office will test the County’s vote counting system on Tuesday, May 2, at 8:30 a.m.

The certification is conducted before each election and occurs at the County Clerk’s Office which is on the second floor of 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend. Please RSVP in advance if you plan to attend.

In preparation for the March 14 Special Election, the Clerk’s Office will test the County’s vote counting system at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6.

The certification is conducted before each election and occurs at the County Clerk’s Office which is on the second floor of 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend. Please RSVP in advance if you plan to attend.

As a reminder, measures and candidate information are available online at deschutescounty.gov/elections.  

Important dates for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election

• 02/28/25    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
• 03/20/25    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • County (SEL 801)
  • City (SEL 802)
  • District (SEL 803)
• 03/24/25    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet

Information

Important dates for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election

• 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

Information

Candidate requirements, political signage information and more can be found in the Supporting Documents section below. 

District Candidate Positions & Filings for the May 16, 2023 Special District Election

Important dates for the May 16, 2023 Special District Election

• For Candidates Filing for Office
  • 02/04/23    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/16/23    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/20/23    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet
     
• For Districts & Jurisdictions Filing Measures
  • 02/24/23    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)

Important dates for the March 14, 2023 Special Election:

Deschutes County is seeking new volunteer members who are interested in serving on its Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA). BOPTA is responsible for hearing taxpayer appeals for reduction of the real market or assessed value of their real and personal property.

The County seeks candidates who:

Important dates for the November 8, 2022 General Election

• 08/19/22    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
• 09/08/22    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • County (SEL 801)
  • City (SEL 802)
  • District (SEL 803)
• 09/12/22    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
   

Information