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.

• Document

  2026 Elections Calendar.pdf (213.1 KB)
• Document

  2025 Elections Calendar.pdf (171.8 KB)

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

2026 Elections Calendar

May 19, 2026 Primary Election

• Candidate information
  • Sept. 11, 2025 - First date to file for office
  • March 3, 2026 - Filing deadline for elected incumbent candidates
  • March 10, 2026 - Filing deadline for non-incumbent (new) and appointed incumbent candidates
  • March 12, 2026 - County Voters' Pamphlet filing deadline for Candidate Statements
• Measure Information
  • Feb. 27, 2026 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
  • March 19, 2026 - Measure filing deadline (noticed and completed)
  • March 23, 2026 - County Voters' Pamphlet filing deadline for Measure Arguments
• Important Dates for Voters
  • April 3, 2026 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
  • April 6, 2026 - Absentee ballots available
  • April 20, 2026 - Out of state ballots mailed
  • April 28, 2026 - Voter registration deadline
  • April 29, 2026 - Ballots mailed to voters
  • May 19, 2026 - Primary Election Day
  • June 15, 2026 - Final Election Results Certified

November 3, 2026 General Election

• Candidate Information
  • June 3, 2026 - First date to file for office
  • 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 - Voters' pamphlet deadline for candidates
• Measure Information
  • Aug. 14, 2026 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
  • Sept. 3, 2026 - Measure filing deadline (noticed and completed)
  • Sept. 8, 2026 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments
• Voter Information
  • Sept. 18, 2026 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
  • Sept. 21, 2026 - Absentee ballots available
  • Oct. 5, 2026 - Out of state ballots mailed
  • 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

2025 Election Calendar

November 4, 2025 Special Election

• Measure Information
  • Fri. Aug. 15, 2025 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
  • Thur. Sept. 4, 2025 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed)
  • Mon. Sept. 8, 2025 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments
• Voter Information
  • Fri. Sept. 19, 2025 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
  • Mon. Sept. 22, 2025 - Absentee ballots available
  • Mon. Oct. 6, 2025 - Out of state ballots mailed
  • Tue. Oct. 14, 2025 - Voter registration deadline
  • Wed. Oct. 15, 2025 - Ballots mailed to voters
  • Tues. Nov. 4, 2025 - Election Day
  • Mon. Dec. 1, 2025 - Final Election Results Certified

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