Language Access for Voters Needing Interpretation

Language assistance in any language, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Somali, Arabic, Korean, Tagalog, and Japanese.

Language Access


Multnomah County Elections offers resources to residents who speak languages other than English:

Quick guide (in English) Facts to Know about Voting and Elections


These Services Are Always Free

Multnomah County Elections provides an interpreter to any resident who needs one in order to:

  • Sign up to vote
  • Mark or read the ballot
  • Update your address, name, political party, or other voter information
  • Understand elections rules and steps in voting
  • Any other elections related help

In addition to interpretation and translation we also have multilingual staff available to assist you.

To request interpretation services in your native language, simply call, come to our office, or email us for assistance.


Tim Scott, Director of Elections
Address: 1040 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214 (map)
Phone: 503-988-VOTE (8683) | Fax: 503-988-3719 | TTY Relay: 1-800-735-2900
Email: elections@multco.us | Office Hours Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM

Last reviewed June 13, 2024