Clerk's Office

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• 08/16/24    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
• 09/05/24    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • County (SEL 801)
  • City (SEL 802)
  • District (SEL 803)
• 09/09/24    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet

Information

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• 06/05/24    First day for candidate to file for office
• 08/27/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
• 08/29/24    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet  (if the candidate files candidacy with county clerk)
• 08/30/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• For Candidates
  • 06/05/24    First day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices
  • 08/27/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 08/29/24    Last day for candidate, who files candidacy with county clerk, to file statement for county voters' pamphlet.
  • 08/30/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy

Important dates for the November 5, 2024 General Election

• For Candidates
  • 06/05/24    First day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices
  • 08/27/24    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 08/29/24    Last day for candidate, who files candidacy with county clerk, to file statement for county voters' pamphlet.
  • 08/30/24    Last day to withdraw candidacy

Important dates for the August 27, 2024 Special Election:

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The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office invites local middle and high school students to enter the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Contest before the June 30 contest deadline.

Remember, you have until 8 p.m. to return your ballot to any Official Ballot Drop Site location or county elections office in Oregon. Ballots that are returned by mail must be postmarked by today. A stamp is not required.

To find a ballot drop site near you, visit this link. 

***Reminder that the Sunriver Library drop box location is closed.***

Members of the public are invited to observe as the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducts the public certification test for the vote tally system prior to the May 21 Primary Election.

When:  Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m.

Where: Deschutes Services Building in Bend

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en español

The May 21, 2024 Primary Election is underway, and the Deschutes County Elections Office is sharing some important information with voters as they prepare to exercise their right to vote.