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Deschutes County Elections: 2024 “I Voted” Sticker Contest

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Deschutes County Clerk's Office invites local students to enter the Deschutes County “I Voted” Sticker Contest. K-12 students are encouraged to design an “I Voted” sticker that will be used during the 2024 Presidential Primary and General elections, and featured in each election’s Voters’ Pamphlet. 

Deschutes County Elections Office to test vote counting system

In preparation for the March 14 Special Election, the Clerk’s Office will test the County’s vote counting system at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 6.

The certification is conducted before each election and occurs at the County Clerk’s Office which is on the second floor of 1300 NW Wall Street in Bend. Please RSVP in advance if you plan to attend.

As a reminder, measures and candidate information are available online at deschutescounty.gov/elections.  

Special District Election Candidate Filing Information and Forms

Important dates for the May 16, 2023 Special District Election

  • 02/04/23    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/16/23    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/20/23    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet

Information

Candidate requirements, political signage information and more can be found in the Supporting Documents section below. 

May 16, 2023 Special District Election Candidate Filings

District Candidate Positions & Filings for the May 16, 2023 Special District Election

Election Results: November 8, 2022

Ballot drop sites close at 8 p.m. tonight.  Initial election results will be posted HERE shortly thereafter. Final certified results will be available on or around Dec. 5.

Deschutes County Elections Office Mails Ballots to Registered Voters

Today, more than 153,000 ballots for the November 8, 2022 General Election will be mailed to registered voters in Deschutes County. 

County Clerk Steve Dennison encourages voters to vote early and take advantage of pre-paid postage for ballots. 

Deschutes County seeks new Board of Property Tax Appeals members

Deschutes County is seeking new volunteer members who are interested in serving on its Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA). BOPTA is responsible for hearing taxpayer appeals for reduction of the real market or assessed value of their real and personal property.

The County seeks candidates who:

General Election Measure Filing Information and Forms

Important dates for the November 8, 2022 General Election

  • 08/19/22    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
  • 09/08/22    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
    • County (SEL 801)
    • City (SEL 802)
    • District (SEL 803)
  • 09/12/22    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
     

Information

General Election Candidate Filing Information and Forms

Important dates for the November 8, 2022 General Election

  • 06/01/22    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 08/30/22    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 09/01/22    Last day for county candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet
  • 09/12/22    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet for candidates that file with governing body other than County Clerk

Information

November 8, 2022 General Election

Update your voter registration on Oregon's Online Voter Registration website, here!

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