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March 14, 2023 Special Election Results

Results 

Official Cumulative Results

Official Canvass Results

 

Update History

Update #0 - Zero Report - (3/1, 12:10 p.m.)

Update #1 - Initial Report - (3/14, 8:00 p.m.)

Update #2 - Election Night Update - (3/14, 9:30 p.m.)

Update #3 - (3/15, 11:30 a.m.)

Update #4 - (3/17, 1:25 p.m.)

Update #5 - (3/20, 3:30 p.m.)

Final Update - (4/6, 3:15 p.m.)

Official Cumulative Results

Official Canvass Results

Results Publication Schedule - Updated 3/21/2023

NOTICE: pursuant to OAR 165-007-0550 (4), Clackamas County Elections will publish election results to both the State Election Night reporting system and on the County Elections Division website based on this schedule. Updates may occur more frequently as additional ballots are counted. Final certification by Clackamas County Elections will occur by April 10, 2023.

Election Day, 3/14 - 8:00 p.m., 10:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, 3/15 - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, 3/17 - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, 3/20 - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 3/22 - (the day after postmarked ballot deadline) 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 3/29 - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, 4/6 - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, 4/10 (certification deadline) 5:00 p.m.

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March 14, 2023 Special Election

Press Release - 3/14/2023: Election Day is today for the city of West Linn Special Election

Press Release - 2/22/2023: Ballots mailed for March 14 Special Election for West Linn Councilors

Press Release - 2/13/2023: Special Election for West Linn Councilors slated for March 14

Ballot Returns
Results
Voters' Pamphlet

Important Dates

January 28 – Elections Division mailed ballots to Military and Overseas voters.
February 13 – Elections Division mails ballots to out of state voters.
February 21 – Voter Registration Deadline.  New Oregon voters can register to vote online at oregonvotes.gov, mail a voter registration form, or register in person.
February 22 – Elections Division begins to mail ballots to voters. Official Drop Sites will be opened.
February 27 – Elections Division conducts Public Certification of Tally system at 9:00 a.m. Observers are welcome.
March 1 – Elections Division conducts Public Certification of Tally system prior to scanning ballots. Observers are welcome.
March 9 – Last Day Elections Division can mail replacement ballots to voters.  After this date voters can pick up a replacement ballot in person through Election Day.
March 14 – Election Day - Elections Division will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ballots must be mailed with a valid postmark or returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m.  Elections Division conducts Public Certification of Tally system at 9:00 a.m.
March 21 – Last day for Elections Division to receive valid, postmarked ballots by mail.
April 4 – Deadline for voters with a notice of challenged ballot to resolve and cure with the Elections Division.
April 6 – Elections Division conducts Public Certification of Tally system at 2:00 p.m.
April 10 – Deadline for Elections Division to Certify Official Results

What's on the ballot?

City of West Linn Councilor (Two Positions)

This election was originally scheduled for November 2022 but due to an error in directions on the ballot; the Secretary of State directed the City of West Linn to postpone the city council contest until March. The March 14, 2023 Special Election is being conducted exactly as it would have been in November, with the same filed candidates and the same candidate statements in the Voters’ Pamphlet. Only voters who live in the City of West Linn will receive a ballot.

Returning your Ballot

Official Ballot Drop Boxes-

The following locations will be open from February 22 until 8 p.m. on Election Day, March 14, 2023. These secure locations offer 24-hour access for your convenience.

Clackamas County Elections - map
1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100
Oregon City, OR 97045

West Linn City Hall - map
22500 Salamo Road
West Linn, OR 97068

West Linn Public Library - map
1595 Burns Street
West Linn, OR 97068

Mailing your Ballot-

Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, March 14, 2023 and received within 7 days at the County Elections Office. Stamps are not required.

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November 8, 2022 General Election Results Schedule

NOTICE: pursuant to OAR 165-007-0550 (4), Clackamas County Elections will publish election results to both the State Election Night reporting system and on the County Elections Division website based on this schedule. Updates may occur more frequently as additional ballots are counted. Final certification by Clackamas County Elections will occur by December 5, 2022.

Zero Results will be replaced with scheduled unofficial updates as indicated.

Election Day, 11/8 - 8:10 pm, 10:30 pm 

Wednesday, 11/9 - 6:00 pm

Thursday, 11/10 - 6:00 pm

Friday, 11/11 - No Results Update (Veterans Day Holiday)

Saturday, 11/12 -  We are finalizing processing ballots received through 8:00 pm on Election Day.  The next unofficial results update will be posted between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to include those totals.

Monday, 11/14 - 6:00 pm -TBD 

Wednesday, 11/16 -  (the day after postmarked ballot deadline) 5:30 pm

Monday, 11/21 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, 11/30 (the day after the challenge deadline) 5:30 pm

Monday, 12/5 (certification deadline) 5:30 pm

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Voter Information

For November 8, 2022 General Election

Important Dates

Sep 12, 2022 -   Measure Argument Deadline
Sep 23, 2022 -   Military and out-of-country ballots mailed
Sep 26, 2022 -   Earl Ballot Request available – pick-up only

Oct 10, 2022 -   Out of State ballots mailed
Oct 18, 2022 -   Last day to register to vote
Oct 19, 2022 -   Local ballots mailed                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Nov 3, 2022 -    Last day for County Elections to mail ballots
Nov 4, 2022 -    As of today, voters needing a replacement ballot must make arrangements for pickup at Clackamas County Elections Office.
Nov 8, 2022 -    Election Day
Nov 29, 2022 -  Last Day to resolve ballot challenges

 

Voting Information:     

Register to Vote/Update your Registration

           Deadline: Oct. 18, 2022

Voters' Pamphlets

          Voters' Pamphlets will be mailed to every household to arrive about a week before your ballot.  They may also be viewed online.   

          Please contact our office if you receive your ballot and you have not yet received a pamphlet.

Returning your ballot

          -  Drop Sites - opened 10/19 until 8 pm on Election Day

          -  Mail - Must be postmarked by Election Day and received at the Election office within 7 days.  Postage is not required!

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District & City Info

November 8, 2022 General Election

Important Dates

Aug 19, 2022 -   Deadline to file Request for Ballot Title
Sep 8, 2022 -     Deadline for file Request for Measure Election(SEL801/County, SEL802/City, SEL803 District,) and/or Certify Election Ballot Statement
Sep 12, 2022 -   Deadline for Measure Arguments/Candidate Statement to be included in the Voters' Pamphlet - (SWCD and City Candidates only.)
Nov 8, 2022 -     Election Day 
Nov 29, 2022 -   Last Day to resolve ballot challenges
Dec 5, 2022 -     Last Day to certify Election

For City Elections

Measure Election Information - City

     Notice of Measure Election can be filed after Public Notice has been published and challenge period expires.  

             Filing form:   SEL802 - City Measure

             Deadline:     9/8/2022, 5:00 pm

             Submit by:    Email - elections@clackamas.us

                                  In person -  Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils CT, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045

             Measure Numbers are issued when Measure Filing is accepted.

 

City Candidate Election

City Candidates will submit filings to the City Recorder as indicated in the Candidate Manual.  Candidates will submit candidate nominating petitions to the City Recorder.  The City Recorder will submit the signatures to the County Elections Office for verification.  Petition Verification is completed first come, first served. Please review the candidate manual for complete instructions.

Ballot Statements must be certified to the Elections office by 9/8/2022 at 5:00 pm.

 

Voters' Pamphlet Statements

Notice of Measure Election and/or Certified Ballot Statements must be filed with County Elections office before we can begin accepting Candidate Statements and Measure Arguments.

 

For Special District and Countywide Elections

Measure Election Information

     1.  Request for Ballot Title - SEL805:  

            Deadline is 5:00 pm on August 19th.  The County will publish a public notice.  After the 7 business day challenge period expired the measure can be filed.

            Submit by:  Email - elections@clackamas.us

                               In person  -  Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils CT, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045

     2.  Notice of Measure Election:

             Filing form:  Countywide Measure - SEL801

                                 Special District Measure- SEL803

             Deadline:     9/8/2022, 5:00 pm

             Submit by:   Email - elections@clackamas.us

                                 In person -  Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils CT, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045

 

             Measure Numbers are issued when Measure Filing is accepted.

 

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Candidate Info

for November 8, 2022 General Election

Important Dates

Aug 30, 2022 -   Last Day for Candidate to file for office

Sep 1, 2022 -     Last Day to file a Candidate Statement to be included in the Voters' Pamphlet - County and Metro Positions
Sep 12, 2022 -   Last Day to file a Candidate Statement to be included in the Voters' Pamphlet - SWCD and City Candidates only.    

Nov 3, 2022 -     Last day for County Elections to mail ballots
Nov 8, 2022 -     Election Day 

Dec 5, 2022 -     Last Day to certify Election               

Voters' Pamphlet Filing

Optional Candidate Statements may be filed for inclusion in the County Voters' Pamphlet. Each statement is limited to 325 words, including optional endorsements. Candidates may choose to include a headshot on a plain background.

     Candidate Statement Filing 1-2-3 

          1. Complete Forms. 

                   Candidate's Statement for Voters' Pamphlet (required)

                   Statement of Endorsement for Voters' Pamphlet (optional)

          2.  Review and Proof. Filings are printed as submitted. No grammatical/spelling corrections are made. Changes are not able to be made after the deadline.

          3.  Deliver forms/fees (cash or check only) by the deadline (please see chart below).  

                  Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100,Oregon City, OR 97045      

                  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am -5:00 pm / Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Please Note:  Voters' Pamphlet filings can't be accepted until the District/Jurisdiction certifies the list of filed candidates to the Elections office.  

 

Candidate Statement Filing Fees and Deadlines

District

VP Filing Fee

Cash/Check ONLY

Filing Window

 Filing Deadline
Clackamas County Offices $300 Open 9/1/22
Metro $25 Open 9/1/22
Soil and Water Conservation District $25   9/12/22
City of Barlow $25   9/12/22
City of Canby $100   9/12/22
City of Estacada $50   9/12/22
City of Gladstone $50   9/12/22
City of Happy Valley $100   9/12/22
City of Johnson City $25   9/12/22
City of Lake Oswego $100   9/12/22
City of Milwaukie $100   9/12/22
City of Molalla $50   9/12/22
City of Oregon City $100   9/12/22
City of Portland $25   9/12/22
City of Rivergrove $25   9/12/22
City of Sandy $50   9/12/22
City of Tualatin $50   9/12/22
City of West Linn $100   9/12/22
City of Wilsonville $100   9/12/22
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Nov. 8, 2022 General Election

December 5, 2022 – Final Public Test of our Vote Tally System will be at 10:00 am.  Official Final Results will be posted upon completion.  This test is open to the public for observation.  Space may be limited.

Administrative Recount Schedule:

December 5 - Batches of Ballots will be pulled as directed by the Secretary of State.

December 6 – Hand Count teams will begin at 9:00 am. 

December 7 – Hand counting will continue 9:00-5:00 until complete

December 13 – Last day to complete hand count of ballots

Official Cumulative Final Results
Official Canvass Final Results
Drop Sites
Election Reporting Schedule
Observation Schedule
Daily Returns

Voters Pamphlets

Voters' Pamphlets will be mailed to every household to arrive about a week before your ballot.  They may also be viewed online.   

Please contact our office if you receive your ballot and you have not yet received a pamphlet.  

The November 8, 2022 Clackamas County Voters Pamphlet contains all information submitted to be published by deadline.

Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet
State Candidate/Measure Pamphlet

Important Dates and Information

Sep 12, 2022 -   Measure Argument Deadline
Sep 23, 2022 -   Military and out-of-country ballots mailed
Sep 26, 2022 -   Early Ballot Request available – pick-up only

Oct 10, 2022 -   Out of State ballots mailed
Oct 18, 2022 -   Last day to register to vote
Oct 19, 2022 -   Local ballots mailed / Drop boxes opened
Oct 25, 2022 -   Public Certification Test of our vote tally system - 10:00 am / First day to begin processing ballots                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Nov 3, 2022 -    Last day for County Elections to mail ballots
Nov 4, 2022 -    As of today, voters needing a replacement ballot must make arrangements for pickup at Clackamas County Elections Office.
Nov 8, 2022 -    Election Day
Nov 29, 2022 -  Last Day to resolve ballot challenges

 

Voting Information:     

Register to Vote/Update your Registration

           Deadline: Oct. 18, 2022

Returning your ballot

          -  Drop Sites - opened 10/19 until 8 pm on Election Day

          -  Mail - Must be postmarked by Election Day and received at the Election office within 7 days.  Postage is not required!

Election Calendar
Information for Candidates
Information for Districts & Cities

Measure Filings

District Measure # Title Measure Argument Fee Measure Argument Deadline
Portland Community College 26-224 Bonds to construct job training space, improve classrooms, safety, technology $400 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
Metro 26-225 Renews local option levy; protects natural areas, water quality, fish $400 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Portland 26-228 Amends Charter: Changes Portland's government structure and process for electing city officials $100 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Estacada 3-584 Temporary Prohibition on Psilocybin-related businesses within Estacada $200 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Johnson City 3-585 Shall Johnson City Annex into the Library District of Clackamas County? $100 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Sandy 3-586 Prohibits psilocybin-related businesses within the City of Sandy $250 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of West Linn 3-587 Bonds to fund Water Line Replacements Required by ODOT Construction  $350 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
Clackamas County 3-588 Temporarily prohibits psilocybin-related businesses within unincorporated Clackamas County $400 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Happy Valley 3-589 Approval of Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Levy for Five Years $350 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Molalla 3-590 Prohibits Psilocybin-related business in Molalla $250 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Tualatin 34-317 Authorizes General Obligation Bonds for Trails, Parks and River Access $200 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm

Measure Arguments

After measure numbers are assigned a statement may be submitted in favor or in opposition to a measure. Arguments in favor and in opposition to measures are published in the County Voters’ Pamphlet. Arguments are published, by measure, in the order that they are submitted to the County Elections Office. 

How to File:

  1. Review/Complete: Measure Argument for Voters' Pamphlet.
  2. Prepare Statement.  Statements are limited to 325 words, including Statements of Endorsement.  
  3. Proof your statement.  Arguments will be printed as provided.  Corrections to spelling and grammar will not be made.
  4. Submit.  An original hard copy and payment are required but the deadline.  
    • Fee: Cash/Check only.  See fee schedule above
    • Deadline:  September 12, 2022 at 5:00pm

 Please review the Measure Argument Instructions/fee schedule (page 2-4) for complete requirements.

Filed Candidates

County Positions

Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 2 Candidate Info Voters' Pamphlet
     Paul Savas Filing Form Candidate Statement
     Libra Forde Filing Form Candidate Statement
Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 5    
     Ben West Filing Form Candidate Statement
     Sonya Fischer Filing Form Candidate Statement
Clackamas County Clerk    
     Catherine McMullen Filing Form Candidate Statement
     Sherry Hall Filing Form Candidate Statement
Clackamas County Treasurer    
     Brian T. Nava Filing Form Candidate Statement

Cities/Districts will certify their list of Candidates by 9/8/2022. As they are received they will be linked below.

Please Note: Voters' Pamphlet filings can't be accepted until the District/City certifies the list of filed candidates to the Elections office.  

Jurisdiction Voters' Pamphlet Fee Voters' Pamphlet Deadline
City of Barlow $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Canby $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Estacada $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Gladstone $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Happy Valley $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Johnson City $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Lake Oswego $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Milwaukie $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Molalla $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Oregon City $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Portland $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Rivergrove $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Sandy $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Tualatin $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of West Linn $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Wilsonville $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm

Voters' Pamphlet Filing

Optional Candidate Statements may be filed for inclusion in the County Voters' Pamphlet. Each statement is limited to 325 words, including optional endorsements. Candidates may choose to include a headshot on a plain background.

 Candidate Statement Filing 1-2-3 

  1. Complete Forms. 
  2. Review and Proof. Filings are printed as submitted. No grammatical/spelling corrections are made. Changes are not able to be made after the deadline.
  3. Deliver forms/fees (cash or check only) by the deadline.
    • Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100,Oregon City, OR 97045      
    • Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm / Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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