143,000 ballots mail for May 19 Primary Election

On Wednesday, 143,000 ballots for the May 19 Primary Election will be mailed to voters in Deschutes County.

County Clerk Nancy Blankenship encourages voters to vote early and take advantage of new pre-paid postage for ballots.

“Oregon’s Vote By Mail elections allow voters to stay at home, stay safe, and vote early,” Blankenship said. “We encourage all voters to take advantage of new prepaid postage and return their ballots by mail.”

The last day to safely return a ballot by mail is May 12. After that date, ballots should be returned using official ballot drop boxes. To find a ballot drop box near you, visit https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/drop-box-locator.aspx