Military and Overseas Voter InformationMultnomah County Military/Overseas Voters' Guide

The Military/Overseas Voters' Guide contains candidate statements and measure arguments submitted for inclusion in the Multnomah County Voters' Pamphlet for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election. The information has not been edited for erroneous endorsements and is not accompanied by candidate photographs. If there is not a statement for a candidate on your ballot, that candidate did not file a statement. 

OVERSEAS VOTING INFORMATION - CANDIDATES - BALLOT MEASURES

Multnomah County and Metro candidate statements are available to view on March 20, 2024, when they become public record. Measure arguments are available to view on March 29, 2024, when they become public record.

Candidate contests for the City of Portland will not appear on the May 2024 ballot. Candidate contests for Portland elected offices will next appear on the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot — which will also be the City's first use of ranked choice voting. To learn more about ranked choice voting in upcoming City of Portland elections, visit www.portland.gov/vote.

The Oregon Secretary of State also provides a State Military and Overseas Voters' Guide


Military and overseas voters registered in Oregon have options in voting. Those options include how to mark the ballot and how to return the ballot. During the voting period, military & overseas registered voters can access and mark their ballot online by visiting My Vote, hosted by the Oregon Secretary of State's office. If you have any problems accessing your ballot online, please contact Multnomah County Elections.  Please note, the online system will not work in the following countries.


Candidates

Multnomah County

Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #1

Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #2

Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #3

Multnomah County Commissioner Dist #4


Metro

Metro Councilor, District 5

Metro Councilor, District 6


Ballot Measures and Measure Arguments

No arguments in opposition to this measure were filed.

CITY OF GRESHAM - MEASURE 26-247 | Five-year operating levy, retain and hire firefighters and police officers.


CITY OF PORTLAND - MEASURE 26-245Renew Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax for Street Repair, Maintenance, Safety


METRO - MEASURE 26-244Bonds to protect animal health; provide conservation, education; increase sustainability


PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT - MEASURE 26-246Levy Renewal to Maintain Teachers and Classroom Support Staff


No arguments in opposition to this measure were filed.

TUALATIN VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT - MEASURE 34-332LOCAL OPTION LEVY FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES


No arguments in opposition to this measure were filed.

URBAN FLOOD SAFETY AND WATER QUALITY DISTRICT - MEASURE 26-243Bonds to upgrade levees, floodwalls, water pumps, natural floodplain restoration.


The printing of these arguments does not constitute an endorsement by Multnomah County, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made in the arguments.