Current and Upcoming Elections - Multnomah County Elections

Front entrance sign that says Multnomah County Elections There are four scheduled election dates each year in Oregon: the 2nd Tuesday in March; the 3rd Tuesday in May; the 3rd Tuesday in September; and the 1st Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The Oregon Legislature can choose a different special election date. A recall election date occurs based on when the recall petition is filed. Current and upcoming elections are listed below.

May 2020 Primary - Aug 2020 Special - Nov 2020 General

May 19, 2020 Primary Election

Voter Information
- Election Results - available beginning at 8 PM, May 19, 2020 - Final certification by June 8, 2020.
- Voter Turnout

Other Election Information
- Voters' Pamphlet
- Sample ballots
- Full text of ballot measures (142.66 KB)
- Closed Primary Elections and Political Parties in Oregon
- Military & Overseas Voter Information
- Important Election Dates
- Candidates & Measures on the May 2020 Primary Ballot (56.43 KB)
- Measure Information - local ballot measure information including measures, fees and forms.
- Random Alpha for the May 2020 Primary (64 KB)
- List of Candidate Filings - Multnomah County and Metro
- City of Portland Candidate Certification (353.33 KB)
- Directive 2020-2 Official Ballot Statements - Oregon Sec. of State (924.13 KB)
- Precinct Committee person (PCP) Information
  - PCP forms and filing information
  - Precinct Committee Person Filings (updated 3/13/2020).
    - May 2020 Democrat- PCP (118.12 KB)
    - May 2020 Republican PCP (104.23 KB)
  - Precinct Committee calculation - number of committee positions available per precinct.
    - PCP Calculation - pcp_calculation_2019-09-11.pdf (40.95 KB)

Important dates (Elections Calendar)

August 11, 2020 Special Election

Special runoff election to fill vacancy for City of Portland Commissioner, Pos. 2 - If no candidate receives 50%+1 of votes cast in the May Primary, the City of Portland has called for a special runoff election to be held on August 11, 2020. All voters in the City of Portland will receive a ballot for this election with the top two candidates from the May 2020 Primary, City of Portland Commissioner, Pos. 2. Unofficial Results

City of Portland - Resolution 37472 Calling for Special Election (525.96 KB)

Important Dates
- June 03 - State determines random alpha for candidates
- June 08 - Final results from May Primary available
- June 11 - City certifies candidates to Multnomah County Elections
- June 15 - Voters' pamphlet filing deadline
- June 26 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
- June 29 - Absentee Ballots available
- July 13 - Out of state ballots mailed
- July 21 - Voter registration deadline
- July 22 - Ballots mailed to voters
- Aug 06 - Last day for voters to safely mail ballot back, by mail
- Aug 11 - Special Election day
- Aug 31 - Final Election results certified to City of Portland

Voters' Pamphlet filing forms
- Candidate filing form for Voters' Pamphlet
- Endorsement form for Voters' Pamphlet

November 3, 2020 General Election

Candidate Information
- Where to file as a candidate for the November Election.
  - PUD candidates file with Multnomah County Elections.
  - All City candidates file with their City Clerk.
  - SWCD candidates file with Oregon Dept. of Agriculture.
  - State and Federal candidates file with Oregon Secretary of State's office.
- Optional Voters' Pamphlet filing with Multnomah County Elections
  - PUD candidates (Interlachen and Rockwood PUD)
  - Runoff races (if applicable) for County, Metro and City of Portland
  - All City candidates (Fairview, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Maywood Park, Troutdale and Wood Village)
  - SWCD candidates (East & West SWCD)
Measure information - no local measures have been filed for the Nov. 2020 General.
Important dates (Elections Calendar)