Clackamas County Elections Launches Second Voter Service Location Inside the Happy Valley Library

Clackamas County Elections Launches Second Voter Service Location Inside the Happy Valley Library

 Happy Valley Vote Center Open Monday, Oct. 21 through Election Day, Nov. 5

Happy Valley, OR – Clackamas County Elections will open a pop-up vote center inside the Happy Valley Library starting Monday, Oct. 21 for voters needing assistance. The Happy Valley Vote Center provides a closer choice for voters in Happy Valley, Sandy, Damascus and other north-east communities. Voters can choose the location, Clackamas County Elections Office in Oregon City or the Happy Valley Vote Center, that works best for them.

Each voter service location is staffed by sworn election officials. At the vote center citizens can,

• replace a lost or damaged ballot, 
• update voter registration information, 
• get voting assistance if they have a disability,
• get voting assistance in a preferred language, 
• return their voted ballot, 
• or vote in person.

“Clackamas County Elections is able to increase access to voting services with the launch of the Happy Valley Vote Center,” Clerk Catherine McMullen shared, “making it possible for every eligible voter to be able to vote hassle-free.” 

Hours for both locations:

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sign up for Track Your Ballot! 

Clackamas County Elections mailed ballots Oct. 16. Voters can sign up for Track Your Ballot to know when their ballot is mailed, and once returned when it was received and accepted for counting. Voters can sign up at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot. Voters should reach out and contact the elections office if they have not received their ballot by Oct. 23.

Already Registered Voters Can Update Their Voter Registration Information Until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5

Voters who have moved, need to update their residence or mailing address, need an absentee ballot, need to update their signature on file, or have changed their name are permitted to update their voter registration information until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. Voters that are active or inactive can take steps to update their voter registration record and receive a ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Election. This is permitted by Oregon election law and administrative rule. 

“I encourage voters who still need to update voter registration or have questions about their voter registration to contact their local elections office as soon as possible. Clackamas County Elections is ready to help voters with last minute questions or changes. We understand that every voter’s situation is unique and are available to assist with voter registration questions until Election Day.” Clerk McMullen stated.

Return your ballot by mail or to an Official Ballot Drop Site. 

Once voted, ballots can be mailed back with a valid postmark or returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. No postage is needed. We recommend mailing your ballot back no later than Friday, Nov. 1 to ensure it arrives on time. Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site after that date. 

Clackamas County Elections has 26 Official Ballot Drop Sites open across the county, listed in the County Voters’ Pamphlet and also online clackamas.us/elections/official-ballot-drop-sites.

For more voter information about the upcoming election, visit Ready. Set. VOTE! A Voter’s Guide to the November 5, 2024 General Election (available in English plus six languages). To learn more on voting and elections in Clackamas County, visit clackamas.us/elections.

Contacts: Catherine McMullen, County Clerk and Justin Larsen, Elections Manager | countyclerk@clackamas.us or 503-655-8510