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Printable handout containing facts about Vote by Mail for the November 3, 2026 election. The handout contains information about recent federal lawsuits, USPS ballot mail handling and deadlines for the upcoming election.
Voter Guides and Election Information
Voters' Pamphlet
Election Information
- Political Signs
- Official Drop Sites in Multnomah County
- Sample Ballots
- Results Reporting - Results available beginning at 8:00 p.m., November 3, 2026
- Election Results Schedule
- Zero Summary Report
- Document2026-11_zero_report.pdf (970.6 KB)
Observer Information
Read about:
Ballot Tally System Public Test Schedule
- First Public Test: Oct. 21, 8:00 a.m.
- Final Public Test: Nov. 30, 8:00 a.m.
What's on the Ballot
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Ballot Content - Nov. 2026
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Ballot Content RCV - Nov. 2026
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Ballot Measure Filings and Measure Referrals - local ballot measure information.
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Important dates for candidates:
- Aug. 18, 2026 - Filing deadline for elected incumbent candidates
- Aug. 25, 2026 - Filing deadline for non-incumbent (new) and appointed incumbent candidates
- Aug. 25, 2026 - County Voters' pamphlet deadline for candidates
- Oct, 27, 2026 - Certified write-in filing deadline (for County positions)
- Write-in form_Mult-02 (173.91 KB)
Other Information
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)
Multnomah County voters will use RCV to elect:
- County Chair
- Commissioner, District 2
- City of Portland voters will use RCV to elect:
- City Auditor
- City Councilors, Districts 3 and 4
- Learn about Ranked Choice Voting
Important Dates for Voters
- Sep. 18, 2026 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
- Sep. 21, 2026 - Absentee ballots available
- Oct. 5, 2026 - Out of state ballots mailed
- Oct. 8, 2026 - Gresham Voting Center Express opens
- Oct. 13, 2026 - Voter registration deadline
- Oct. 14, 2026 - Ballots mailed to voters
- Nov. 3, 2026 - Election Day
- Nov. 30, 2026 - Final Election Results Certified