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.

Nov 2019 Special - May 2020 Primary - Nov 2020 General

November 5, 2019 Special Election

Filed Ballot Measures
- City of Troutdale - Measure 26-202.pdf (311.99 KB)
  City of Troutdale Old City Hall Reconstruction General Obligation Bonds
- City of Portland -
  - Measure 26-204 (87.76 KB)
    Amends Charter: Increases protections for Bull Run Watershed
  - Measure 26-205 (73.93 KB)
    Amends Charter: Authorizes City participation in emergency mutual aid agreements
- Metro - Measure 26-203.pdf (191.16 KB)
  Bonds to protect water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, natural areas
Will File Ballot Measures
- Portland Public School District - Notice of Measure Election - Local Option Levy
- Sauvie Island Rural Fire District (RFPD #30J) - Notice of Measure Election
Filing Fee for each Measure Argument
- City of Troutdale - $350
- Metro - $400
- City of Portland - $400
Important dates for the Nov 2019 Special Election
- Aug 16 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
- Sept 5 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed).
- Sept 9 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments
- Sept 20 - Military/overseas ballots mailed.
- Oct 7 - Out of state ballots mailed
- Oct 9 - 12 - Voters' Pamphlet mailed (one per residential household)
- Oct 15 - Voter registration deadline
- Oct 21 - Nov 5 - Voting Center Express in Gresham open
- Oct 31 - Last day for voter to safely mail ballot (postage required). After this date, an official drop site should be used.
- Nov 2 - Extended hours open 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Nov 4 - Extended hours open 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Nov 5 - Special Election date (open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) - unofficial results released at 8:00 p.m.
- Nov 25 - Deadline to certify official election results
2019 Elections Calendar (249.88 KB)

May 19, 2020 Primary Election

Candidate Information
- Where to file as a candidate for the May 2020 Primary.
  - County & Metro candidates file with Multnomah County Elections.- Filing window for County and Metro candidates: Sept 12, 2019 - Mar 10, 2020
    - Positions scheduled to be on the ballot:
      - Multnomah Co. Commissioner 1, 3 & 4
      - Metro Councilor 3, 5 & 6
    - Filing forms for Metro and Multnomah County candidates
  - City of Portland candidates file with City of Portland Elections
    - City of Portland positions scheduled to be on the ballot
  - State Election information for the May 2020 Primary including open offices.
  - Candidates that file with Oregon Secretary of State:
    - State and Federal candidates
    - Multnomah County District Attorney
    - All Multnomah County Judges
- Optional Voters' Pamphlet Information for Candidates
  - County, Metro and City of Portland candidates can file optional Voters' Pamphlet statements with Multnomah County Elections. City of Portland candidates can also file optional Voters' Pamphlet statements with other counties (Washington and Clackamas). Metro candidates can file with county or counties that the Council district is located in. Each county produces its own Voters' Pamphlet for the county.
  - State and Federal candidates file optional Voters' pamphlet statement with Oregon Secretary of State for State Pamphlet. Multnomah County District Attorney and all Judges file optional Voters' Pamphlet statement with Oregon Secretary of State.
- Information on changes to Precinct Committee person Election is available in House Bill 2491, signed by the Governor on May 6, 2019. The new SEL 105 form will be available from the Oregon Secretary of State's office before the filing period begins.
Measure information
Important dates
- Sept. 12, 2019 - First date County and Metro candidates can file for office.
- Friday, February 28, 2020 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
- March 10, 2020 - Candidate Filing deadline for County and Metro candidates
- March 12, 2020 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for County and Metro candidates
- March 19, 2020 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed).
- March 23, 2020 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments and City of Portland Candidates
- May 19, 2020 - Oregon Primary Election date

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
  - Runoff races (if applicable) for County, Metro and City of Portland
  - All City candidates
  - SWCD candidates
Measure information
Important dates
- July 16, 2020 - 1st date PUD candidates can file for office with Multnomah County Elections
- Friday, August 15, 2020 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
- August 25, 2020 - Candidate filing deadline for PUD candidates who file with Multnomah County Elections
- August 27, 2020 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for runoff races for County and Metro candidates and PUD candidates.
- September 3, 2020 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed).
- Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments, all city candidates and SWCD candidates. (Monday 9/7/2020 is the Labor Day holiday.)
- November 3, 2020 - General Election date