Clerk's Office

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. 

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

Important dates for the November 8, 2022 General Election

• 06/01/22    First day for candidate to file for office
• 08/30/22    Last day for candidate to file for office
• 09/01/22    Last day for county candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet
• 09/12/22    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet for candidates that file with governing body other than County Clerk

Information

Update your voter registration on Oregon's Online Voter Registration website, here!

On Wednesday, more than 153,000 ballots for the May 2022 Primary Election will be mailed to registered voters in Deschutes County.

County Clerk Steve Dennison encourages voters to vote early and take advantage of pre-paid postage for ballots.

If voters do not receive their ballot by Wednesday, May 4, they are encouraged to call the Deschutes County Elections at (541) 388-6547.

Deschutes County voters have until Tuesday, April 26, to register to vote in advance of the upcoming May 17 Primary Election.