(MT) – Mountain residents should circle Tuesday, Nov. 3, election day, on
their calendar, as ballots are due by 8 p.m.

Register to vote
Most Oregonians (those with a valid Oregon Driver’s License/Permit/ID card)
can register online. All others can complete a voter registration card and
return it to the Elections Office. Voter registration cards are available online,
as well as at post offices and libraries. The deadline for new voter registration
is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Visit www.clackamas.us/elections for more information.

Get your ballot
All households in Clackamas County will receive two Voters’ Pamphlets – one
for state contests and one for local level contests. Voters’ Pamphlets will be
delivered to households a week before ballots are mailed.
Oregon uses vote-by-mail, so look for your ballot in the mail 14-20 days
before the election. If you will be away from home, contact the Elections
Office at 503-655-8510 to find the best way to receive your ballot.

Make your selections
Locate the candidates and/or measure responses (“Yes” or “No”) of your
choice by filling in the rectangular box to the left of your choice with black or
blue ink.

To vote for a write-in candidate, one whose name does not appear on the
Official Ballot, completely darken the box to the left of the dashed line
provided for the office and print the full name of the candidate on that line.
Remember, you don’t have to vote in all contests on your ballot. Your votes
for the contests you select will still be counted. If you vote for more than the
number of candidates allowed for an office, or you vote both “Yes” and “No”
on a measure, it is called an “overvote,” and your vote for that position or
measure will not be counted.

Review your ballot
Ensure you have correctly marked your choice(s) for each contest. Your ballot
contains contests printed on both the front and back. Remember to review
both sides of your ballot.

Remember to sign your ballot return envelope. Your signature is your
identification. Every signature on every ballot envelope is examined to make
sure it matches the signature on the voter’s registration.
If you lose your ballot, or it is spoiled in any way, contact the Clackamas
County Elections Division at 503-655-8510 to request a replacement.

Return your ballot
Vote early and return your ballot by mail. No postage necessary, but make
sure it’s mailed or dropped off in time to reach the county by 8 p.m. on
Election Day. The last day to safely return your ballot by mail is Tuesday, Oct.
27 (please note, a postmark doesn’t count).

Drop your ballot off in person. Deliver your signed and sealed ballot to any
official drop site by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Drop sites can be found at
www.clackamas.us/elections/official-ballot-drop-sites.

Voters can confirm their ballot has been received and accepted by visiting
https://sos.oregon.gov. The site refreshes daily, so it could take up to 48
hours to display the accurate information.

Important Dates
Monday, Oct. 5: Ballots mailed to voters out of state.
Oct. 7-9: In home delivery dates for both State and County Voters' Pamphlet.
Tuesday, Oct. 13: Registration deadline for new voters.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Ballots mailed to all voters / Drop Sites opened.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Ballot processing begins after public certification test of the
tally system.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day, ballots due by 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: Last day for voters to resolve ballot challenges.
Monday, Nov. 23: Last day for County Clerk to certify election results.

Clackamas County Elections Division is located at 1710 Red Soils Court, Suite
100 Oregon City, OR 97045, and can be reached at 503-655-8510, by email
at elections@clackamas.us or online at www.clackamas.us/elections.