November 3, 2026 General Election

Candidate Information 

• Starting in 2026, Multnomah County offices will be elected at November General Elections using ranked choice voting (RCV). 

• Notice of PUD Candidate Election - November 2026 General Election (654030)

Received Candidate Filings

Candidates or prospective candidates can schedule a 30 minute meeting with the Elections District and Candidate Specialist to discuss or review:

• Candidate filings
• Voters' pamphlet filings
• Schedule a meeting

Important Dates for Candidates

• June 3, 2026 - First date to file for County office
• July 16, 2026 - First date to file for People's Utility District (PUD) 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 - County Voters' pamphlet deadline for candidates

Measure Information

Ballot Measure Filings and Measure Referrals - local ballot measure information.

• Aug. 14, 2026 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
• Sep. 3, 2026 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed)
• Sep. 8, 2026 - County Voters' Pamphlet deadline for filing measure arguments

Other Information

• 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. 13, 2026 - Voter registration deadline
  • Oct. 14, 2026 - Ballots mailed to voters
  • Nov. 3, 2026 - Election Day
  • Nov. 30, 2026 - Final Election Results Certified
• Political Signs
• Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)
  • Multnomah County voters will use RCV to elect:
    • County Chair 
    • Commissioner, District 2
    • Auditor 
    • Sheriff
  • City of Portland voters will use RCV to elect: 
    • City Auditor 
    • City Councilors, Districts 3 and 4
  • Learn about Ranked Choice Voting