Ballot Observation Schedule
Public access to observation areas are open and observers are welcome. We strongly encourage any persons interested in observing to review our Observer Policy and processing schedule prior to arriving. Space may be limited due to safety concerns. All ballot processing activities will be conducted at Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils Ct, Oregon City. The Public Certification Test of our vote tally system was conducted on March 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. .
Ballot Processing Schedule:
Monday, March 8th - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm*
Tuesday, March 9th - TBD (Monday 3/8/21 afternoon)
*As needed until all ballots have been tallied. Please note: This schedule is subject to change, as we may end processing earlier than expected. We will not be processing ballots outside of the posted hours.
Initial results released on March 9th, 8:30 p.m.
Turnout Update
Total Eligible Voters: 25,988
Date Received | Returns today | Returns to date | % Returned to date |
2/08/2021 | 2 | 2 | .01 |
2/18/2021 | 2 | 4 | .01 |
2/19/2021 | 5 | 9 | .04 |
2/22/2021 | 335 | 344 | 1.3 |
2/23/2021 | 696 | 1040 | 4.0 |
2/24/2021 | 723 | 1763 | 6.78 |
2/25/2021 | 375 | 2138 | 8.22 |
2/26/2021 | 554 | 2692 | 10.33 |
3/1/2021 | 865 | 3557 | 13.65 |
3/3/2021 | 599 | 4160 | 15.91 |
3/4/2021 | 242 | 4402 | 16.54 |
3/5/2021 | 388 | 4790 | 18.32 |
3/8/2021 | 949 | 5739 | 21.55 |
City of Oregon City - Important Dates
Jan 15 | Candidate Statements available for public inspection |
Jan 22 | Military/Overseas Ballots Mailed |
Feb 8 | Out of State Ballots Mailed |
Feb 16 | Last Day to Register to Voter for March Election |
Feb 17 | Local Ballots Mailed/Drop Sites Open |
March 2 | Public Test - 9:00 am |
March 9 | Election Day! |
March 23 | Deadline to Resolve Ballot Challenges |
March 29 | Deadline to Certify Election |
Filed Candidates
The City of Oregon City has certified the list of candidates that will appear on the March 9, 2021 ballot.
Candidate Name | Position | Term |
Rachel Lyles Smith | Mayor | Remainder of unexpired term, ending 12/31/2022. |
Alex Josephy | Mayor | Remainder of unexpired term, ending 12/31/2022. |
Damon Mabee | Mayor | Remainder of unexpired term, ending 12/31/2022. |
Leslie Wright Jr. | Mayor | Remainder of unexpired term, ending 12/31/2022. |
Phil Heppner | Mayor | Remainder of unexpired term, ending 12/31/2022. |
Drop Sites
Select Clackamas County drop sites will be available to the public 24 hours a day from February 17th until 8 pm on Election Day. (See below)
Clackamas County Elections*
1710 Red Soils Ct
Oregon City, OR 97045
Oregon City - City Hall
625 Center St
Oregon City, OR 97045
*Drive-up ballot drop access