Upcoming Deadlines for May Primary Election

► Tuesday, April 24

The Deschutes County Clerk reminds voters that Tuesday, April 24 is the voter registration deadline for the May 15 Primary Election. Eligible voters have until 11:59 p.m. to register to vote online and Voter Registration Cards must have a USPS postmark of April 24.

April 24 is also the party choice deadline. Voters who want to vote in a major party’s closed primary election need to be registered as a member of that party (Democratic or Republican) by the deadline. Voters can choose their party affiliation online.

The Independent Party of Oregon has opened its primary election to voters who are not members of any party. To request a ballot for the Independent Party of Oregon, voters need to complete and return the Voters Not Registered with a Political Party form to the Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on April 24.

► Wednesday, April 25:

Ballots for the May 15 Primary Election will be mailed to voters April 25.

► Thursday, May 3:

The Clerk’s Office will test the County’s vote-counting system at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 3. The certification is conducted before each election, and occurs at the County Clerk’s office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon, upper level.

As a reminder, measures and candidate information are available online at www.deschutes.org. 

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