Elections Calendar

Calendar with Important Election dates

There are four regularly scheduled election dates each year in Oregon: the 2nd Tuesday in March; the 3rd Tuesday in May; the 4th Tuesday in August; and the 1st Tuesday after the first Monday in November. During odd years, the May Special Election is the only election with candidate positions scheduled. During even years, the May Primary and November General are the only elections with candidate positions scheduled. Ballot Measure referrals can be placed on the four scheduled election dates.  A recall election date occurs based on when the recall petition was filed.

Election calendars are produced by the Oregon Secretary of State's office.

2025 Election Calendar

  • May 20, 2025 Special District Election
    • Candidate Information
      • Sat. Feb. 8, 2025 - First date to file for Special District positions on the May 2025 ballot.
      • Thur. March 20, 2025 - Candidate filing deadline for candidates who file with Multnomah County Elections
      • Mon. March 24, 2025 - Voters' pamphlet deadline for candidate statements
    • Measure Information
      • Fri. Feb. 28, 2025 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
      • Thur. March 20, 2025 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed)
      • Mon. March 24, 2025 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments
    • Voter Information
      • Fri. April 4, 2025 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
      • Mon. April 7, 2025 - Absentee ballots available
      • Mon. April 21, 2025 - Out of state ballots mailed
      • Tue. April 29, 2025 - Voter registration deadline
      • Wed. April 30, 2025 - Ballots mailed to voters
      • Tues. May 20, 2025 - Election Day
      • Mon. June 16, 2025 - Final Election Results Certified

2024 Election Calendar

  • November 5, 2024 General Election
    • Candidate Information
      • Thur. July 18, 2024 - First date PUD candidates can file for office with Multnomah County Elections
      • Tue. Aug. 27, 2024 - Candidate filing deadline for PUD candidates who file with Multnomah County Elections
      • Thur. Aug. 29, 2024 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for runoff races for County and Metro candidates and PUD candidates
    • Measure Information
      • Fri. Aug. 16, 2024 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
      • Thur. Sept. 5, 2024 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed)
      • Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments, all city candidates and SWCD candidates
    • Voter Information
      • Fri. Sept. 20, 2024 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
      • Mon. Sept. 23, 2024 - Absentee ballots available
      • Mon. Oct. 7, 2024 - Out of state ballots mailed
      • Tue. Oct. 15, 2024 - Voter registration deadline
      • Wed. Oct. 16, 2024 - Ballots mailed to voters
      • Tues. Nov. 5, 2024 - General Election Day
      • Mon. Dec. 2, 2024 - Final Election Results Certified