Deschutes County Clerk shares upcoming election deadlines

Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship reminds voters of the following deadlines for the May 21 special election:

• Tuesday, April 30 is the voter registration deadline for the May 21 special election. Eligible voters have until 11:59 p.m. to register to vote online (www.oregonvotes.gov/register). Voter registration cards must have a USPS postmark of April 30.
   
• Wednesday, May 1: Ballots for the May 21 special election will be mailed to voters on Wednesday, May 1.
   
• Thursday, May 9: The Clerk’s Office will test the County’s vote-counting system at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9. The certification is conducted before each election and occurs at the County Clerk’s office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, second floor.

​For questions, please contact the County Elections Office at (541) 388-6547.