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


We provide an interpreter to any resident who needs one. Interpretation assistance includes:

  • Signing up to vote
  • Marking or reading the ballot
  • Updating your address, name, political party, or other voter information
  • Understanding elections rules and steps in voting
  • Any other elections related help

These Services Are Always Free.

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 July 23, 2025