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Important Dates
Please review 2022 Local Election Calendar for additional Election Calendar information.
| Sept | 9 | First day to file for County positions |
| Feb | 25 | Deadline to file Request for Ballot Title |
| Mar | 8 | Candidate filing deadline |
| 10 | Voters Pamphlet deadline for Candidate Statements | |
| 11 | Deadline for Candidacy Withdrawal | |
| 17 | Deadline to file Noticed Measure | |
| 21 | Voters' Pamphlet Measure Argument Deadline and City of Portland Candidate Statements | |
| April | 2 | Last Day to mail Military/Overseas ballots |
| 18 | Out of State ballots mailed | |
| 26 | Last Day to register/change party for Primary election | |
| 27 | Ballots mailed | |
| May | 3 | Public Certification Test of our vote tally system 9:00 am |
| 17 | Election Day |
Candidate Filings
| Positions | Filing Form | Filing: Fee / Petition | Voters' Pamphlet Statement Filing |
| County Commissioner, Position 2 | SEL 101 | $50 / 500 Signatures | $300 |
| Paul Savas | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Libra Forde | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Mark Robert Johnson | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Bill Osburn | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Steve Frost | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| County Commissioner, Position 5 | SEL 101 | $50 / 500 Signatures | $300 |
| Evan Geier | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Ben West | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Dana Hindman-Allen | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Sonya Fischer | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| County Assessor | SEL 101 | $50 / 500 Signatures | $300 |
| Bronson W Rueda | - by fee | VP Statement | |
County Clerk Pursuant to ORS 249.091, Catherine McMullen and Sherry Hall are nominated and the contest for County Clerk will not be printed on the Primary Election ballot in May. County Clerk will appear on the General Election ballot in November. | SEL 101 | $50 / 500 Signatures | $300 |
| Catherine McMullen | - by fee | ||
| Sherry Hall | - by fee | ||
County Treasurer Pursuant to ORS 249.091, Brian T Nava is nominated and the contest for County Treasurer will not be printed on the Primary Election ballot in May. County Treasurer will appear on the General Election ballot in November. | SEL 101 | $50 / 500 Signatures | $300 |
| Brian T. Nava | - by fee | ||
| Justice of the Peace | SEL 101 | n/a | $300 |
| Karen Brisbin | |||
| Proposed Hoodland Park Director | SEL 190 | $10 / 25 Signatures | $25 |
Clackamas County is accepting filings for the proposed Hoodland Park District The proposed district would have five board positions. Per ORS 266.320 members will be elected by: (a) The candidates receiving the first, second and third highest vote shall be elected to a term expiring June 30 next following the second regular district election (June 30, 2025). (b) The candidates receiving the fourth and fifth highest vote shall be elected to a term expiring June 30 next following the first regular district election (June 30, 2023) | |||
| Heather Ostrander | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Dannelle Wolfe | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Robb Courtney | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Becky Fortune | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Brittany Kintigh | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Regina Lythgoe | - by fee | VP Statement | |
| Bri Dittlinger | - by fee | VP Statement |
Filings for May 17, 2022, Primary Election.
How to file for an open position and have a name placed on the ballot: FILING PERIOD IS CLOSED
- Review: Qualifications
- Complete: Candidate Filing form
- Determine Filing Method: Fee OR by Petition (see above)
- Submit: Deadline - March 8, 2022, 5:00 pm
How to submit a statement to be included in the County Voters' Pamphlet (OPTIONAL):
- Complete Candidate filing above
- Complete Candidate Statement and optional Endorsement Form
- Include fee: cash or check only.
- Submit: Deadline - March 10, 2022, 5:00 pm
Ballot Measure Filings
Ballot Measure Filings
| District | Measure # | Title | Measure Argument Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tualatin | 34-309 | Amends Charter to Modify Mayoral Term Limits in Certain Circumstances | $200 Cash/Check only |
| City of Oregon City | 3-579 | Charter Amendment: Remove Term Limits for Commission Positions | $400 Cash/Check only |
| City of Oregon City | 3-580 | Charter Amendment: Commission Appoints Planning Commission and Historic Review Board | $400 Cash/Check only |
| Board of County Commissioners | 3-581 | Formation of Hoodland Park District under ORS 266 | $200 Cash/Check only |
| City of West Linn | 3-582 | Bonds to Purchase Oppenlander Property and Make Parks Capital Improvements | $350 Cash/Check Only |
| City of Oregon City | 3-583 | Charter Amendment: Eliminates Numbering of Positions on City Commission | $400 Cash/Check only |
Measure filing deadline is March 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm. Filings will be posted upon receipt. Measure numbers are assigned during filing of Notice of Measure Election.
Measure Arguments may be filed in favor or opposition once Measure # is assigned.
Measure Argument Filing Information:
- Complete Forms - Measure Argument for County Voters' Pamphlet (required) / Statement of Endorsement form (optional)
- Deadline - March 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm
- Fee - Cash or Check only - NO credit/debit cards.
Measure Arguments can also be filed by petition in lieu of the fee. Please contact our office for more information
Voters' Pamphlet Filing Information
Candidate Statement and Measure Arguments Filing Instructions (OPTIONAL)
Candidate Statement Filing Information for Voters' Pamphlet: Candidates personal statement/photo to be included in the County Voters' Pamphlet
- Complete Candidate filing above
- Complete Candidate Statement and optional Endorsement Form
- Include fee: Cash or Check only. Voters' Pamphlet Statement fees listed by filed positions
- Submit: Deadline - 5:00 pm on March 10th for all positions except City of Portland Candidates
Measure Argument Filing Information for Voters' Pamphlet: Arguments may be filed in favor or opposition once Measure # is assigned.
- Complete Forms - Measure Argument for County Voters' Pamphlet (required) / Statement of Endorsement form (optional)
- Include Fee: Cash or Check only - NO credit/debit cards
- Submit: Deadline - March 21st at 5:00 pm
Precinct Committeperson Filings and Information
PCP Candidate Filing for the May 2022 Primary Election:
Candidates should verify their precinct before filing. This may be done by:
1. Online Map
2. Contacting our office directly – Be prepared to provide name and residence address
- Call – 503.655.8510 (phones may be busy and longer wait times)
- Email – elections@clackamas.us
Filing for Precinct Committeeperson by is CLOSED. See link below for a full list of filed candidates.
Write-in's will only be counted for individuals that notify the County Elections office. This may be done by:
1. Declaration of Intent: Deadline 8:00 pm on May, 17 2022
2. Nomination: Deadline 8:00 pm on May, 17 2022
Paper Filings may be submitted by:
- Mail/In person – 1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Email – elections@clackamas.us
Incomplete filings cannot be accepted. The County Elections office cannot fill in or change precinct numbers on forms.
