May 21, 2024 Primary Election

Important dates for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election

• For Candidates
  • 09/14/23    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/12/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/14/24    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
  • 03/15/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy
     
• For Districts & Jurisdictions
  • 03/01/24    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period
  • 03/21/24    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • 03/25/24    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
     
• For Voters
  • 04/06/24    Ballots mailed to military/overseas voters
  • 04/22/24    Ballots mailed to out of state voters
  • 04/30/24    Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation
  • 05/01/24    Ballots mailed to voters
  • 05/03/24    Deschutes County drop boxes open
  • 05/16/24    Last day Election Official to mail replacement ballots to voters
     
• 05/21/24    Election Day

          Don't forget to sign your ballot return envelope!

Filed Candidates

     Nonpartisan Positions:

• County Commissioner Position #2, 4 year term (If no candidate receives a majority of the votes (50% + 1 vote) for this office, the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes in the Primary are nominated and move to the General Election.)
  • Phil Chang
  • Samuel Facey (Withdrawn)
  • Brian Huntamer
  • Rob Imhoff
  • Judy Trego
     
• County Sheriff, 4 year term  (This contest moves to the November General Election if fewer than three candidates file.)
  • William (Bill) Bailey
  • Kent Vander Kamp

      State Candidates

​Filed Measures

• 9-164 Newberry Estates Special Road District - Five Year Local Option Tax Renewal for District Dust Abatement
• 9-165 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District - Renewal of 5 year Operations Levy for the Fire District
• 9-166 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District - Renewal of 10 year Capital Levy for the Fire District
• 9-167 Administrative School District No. 1 - 5-Year Local Option Levy to Improve, Support Student Learning
• 9-168 City of Redmond - Amending Redmond City Charter for qualifications to hold elective office.
• 9-169 City of Redmond - Amending Charter to change Mayoral term length and term limits.
• 9-170 City of Redmond - Amending the City Charter to add Councilor term limits.
• 7-87 Crook County School District - BONDS TO INCREASE SAFETY; REPAIR AND UPDATE SCHOOLS (Crook County Measure, Shared Jurisdiction)

Filed Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs)

     Democratic Party
     Republican Party

Other Information

County Voters' Pamphlet
     Download audio version here.
State Voters' Pamphlet

Official Ballot Drop-site Locations

Elections Statistics as of 5/20/24
Number of Eligible Voters:  161,699
Ballots Returned:  42,854
Percentage of Ballots Returned:  26.5%

Election Results Reporting Schedule -- Pursuant to OAR 165-007-0550 (5)

• Tuesday, May 21, 2024, as soon after 8:00 PM as practicable. Additional Election Night Results will be provided until all viable ballots received are processed.
• Wednesday, May 29, 2024, by 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 12, 2024, by 5:00 PM
• Monday, June 17, 2024, by 5:00 PM