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 was filed. Current and upcoming elections are listed below.

Nov 2019 Special - Jan 2020 Special - May 2020 Primary - Nov 2020 General

November 5, 2019 Special Election

Measure Filings
- City of Troutdale - Measure 26-202.pdf (311.99 KB) - City of Troutdale Old City Hall Reconstruction General Obligation Bonds
- Metro - Notice of Measure Election - Metro - Parks and Open Spaces Bond - The challenge period has expired and Metro will be filing the SEL 803 and Explanatory statement, at which time the measure number will be assigned.
- City of Portland - On June 26, 2019 the Portland City Council passed two resolutions referring two ballot measures to a November 5, 2019 Special Election. The challenge period ends on July 8, 2019.
- Other jurisdictions may file measures. The measure filing deadline for completed and noticed measures from jurisdictions is Sept. 5, 2019.

Important dates
- Aug 16, 2019 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
- Sept 5, 2019 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed).
- Sept 9, 2019 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments
- Oct 15, 2019 - Voter registration deadline
- Nov 5, 2019 - Special Election date

2019 Elections Calendar (249.88 KB)

Jan 21, 2020 Special Election

Potential Special Election date for statewide referendum as specified in Senate Bill 116. More details as they become available.
- Important Dates if Election occurs on Jan 21, 2020.
  - Dec. 6, 2019 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
  - Dec. 31, 2019 - Voter registration deadline
  - Jan. 2, 2020 - Ballots mailed (Jan 1 - Postal holiday)
  - Jan. 21, 2020 - Proposed Election day (Ballots due by 8:00 p.m.)

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 and 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 and Federal candidates file with Secretary of State. Multnomah County District Attorney and all Judges file with Secretary of State.
    - State Election information for the May 2020 Primary.including open offices.
- Optional Voters' Pamphlet
  - County, Metro and City of Portland candidates 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.
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