Elections

Public Notice:  We will be conducting our Post Election Public Test Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 10:00 am.  Observers are welcome.  Please check in at the front office.

Important links are posted below. 

Ballot Returns are updated daily.

Result Posting Schedule:

Election Day, August 23, 2022 -  8:15 pm on Election Day -  Unofficial Results

August 25, 2022, 5:00 pm - Unofficial Results Update*  (posted 8/24/22, 4:24 pm)

August 31, 2022, 5:00 pm - Unofficial Results Update*  (posted 8/31/22, 4:40 pm)

September 13, 2022, 5:00 pm - Unofficial Results Update*

September 19, 2022, 10:00 am - Post Election Public Test, 10:00 am.  Official Final Result results will be posted by 5:00 pm.

*Results will be posted earlier if possible.

Important Dates

June 23	Deadline to file Notice of Measure Election/Declaration of Candidacy.
June 27	Deadline for Voters' Pamphlet Statements.
July 9	Ballots mailed to Military and Overseas Voters
July 25	Ballots mailed to Out of State voters
Aug 3	Ballots mailed to voters
Aug 9	Public Certification Test of our vote tally system - 10:00 am
Aug 23	Election Day - Ballots due by 8 pm
Sep 13	Last Day to resolve ballot challenges

Drop Site Locations

Clackamas County Elections Drive-up Drop Box

  1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100 Oregon City, OR 97045

Oregon City - City Hall

  25 Center St Oregon City, OR 97045

Gladstone Civic Center

  18505 Portland Ave. Gladstone, OR 97027

Oak Lodge Library

  16201 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97267

Candidate Information

Name	Optional Voters' Pamphlet Fee
City of Oregon City, Mayor	$100
Denyse McGriff
Dan Berge
Leslie Wright Jr.
Allen Bedore
Oak Lodge Water Services Authority	$25
Paul Gornick
Ginny Van Loo
Kevin Williams
Susan D Keil
Heidi Bullock

How to file for candidacy:

1.  Complete the filing form:  SEL 190 

2.  Submit filing form with fee: $10.00 - Cash or Check only.  NO credit cards are accepted.

           Mail-in or Hand Deliver to be received by the deadline, June 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm

           Clackamas County Elections

           1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100

            Oregon City, OR 97045

 

How to submit a statement to be included in the voters' pamphlet:

1.   File for candidacy. (see above)

2.  Complete Candidate Statement form and option Statement of Endorsement form.

          - Statements are limited to 325 words

          - Optional Black and White headshot photo may be included.

          - Please review instructions completely.

3.  Submit filing forms with fee: $25.00 - Cash or Check only.  NO credit cards are accepted.

           Mail-in or Hand Deliver to be received by the deadline, June 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm

           Clackamas County Elections

           1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100

           Oregon City, OR 97045

Some ballots printed for the May 17, 2022 Primary Election have barcodes that are blurred. This defect in the printed ballot causes the affected ballots to be rejected by the county’s automated ballot processing equipment. The ballots with the defect are validly cast votes, and will be tallied.

Correctly printed barcode

Incorrectly printed barcode

Read Clerk Hall's 2022 Primary Election Response Plan.

Daily Counts

Because this is an ongoing process, numbers will change.

Clackamas County Accountability Benchmarks to SOS

Total ballots

Total ballots counted

Ballots remaining to be duplicated

Video

Clerk Sherry Hall explains the blurred-barcode ballot issue - May 12, 2022

Notice: We will be conducting a Post-Election Public Test at 3:30 pm on Thursday, February 10th.  This test is open to public observation.

Ballot Content

Brain Shannon Recall Election

• Prospective Petition from Chief Petitioner
• Statement of Justification from Elected Official

Dave Brown Recall Election 

• Prospective Petition from Chief Petitioner
• Statement of Justification from Elected Official

Ballot Drop Site

Wilsonville City Hall*
29799 Town Center Loop E
Wilsonville, OR 97070 map

*This will be the only Clackamas County Drop Site available for this election.

Important Dates

Dec 28	Voter Registration Deadline
Dec 29	Ballots mailed to voters/Open Wilsonville City Hall Drop Site
Jan 11	Public Certification Test of our vote tally system 9:00 am
Jan18	Election Day
Jan 25	Postmark Deadline
Feb 8	Deadline to resolve ballot challenges
Feb 14	Last Day to Certify Final Results

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

1. Review: Qualifications
2. Complete:  Candidate Filing form
3. Determine Filing Method: Fee OR by Petition (see above)
4. Submit: Deadline - March 8, 2022, 5:00 pm

How to submit a statement to be included in the County Voters' Pamphlet (OPTIONAL): 

1. Complete Candidate filing above 
2. Complete Candidate Statement and optional Endorsement Form
3. Include fee: cash or check only.  
4. 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:

1. Complete Forms - Measure Argument for County Voters' Pamphlet (required) / Statement of Endorsement form (optional)
2. Deadline - March 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm
3. 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 

1. Complete Candidate filing above 
2. Complete Candidate Statement and optional Endorsement Form
3. Include fee: Cash or Check only.  Voters' Pamphlet Statement fees listed by filed positions
4. 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. 

1. Complete Forms - Measure Argument for County Voters' Pamphlet (required) / Statement of Endorsement form (optional)
2. Include Fee:  Cash or Check only - NO credit/debit cards
3. Submit: Deadline - March 21st  at 5:00 pm

Precinct Committeperson Filings and Information

PCP Candidate Filing for the May 2022 Primary Election:

Final PCP Calculations

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 

• Online Filing Form
• Paper Filing Form

  2.  Nomination:  Deadline 8:00 pm on May, 17 2022 

• Online Filing Form
• Paper Filing Form

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.  

Voters' Pamphlet - City of Canby, City of Estacada, City of Gladstone, City of Oregon City

Voters' Pamphlet - City of Lake Oswego, City of West Linn, Lake Oswego School District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue District 

Election Observation Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 26	9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 29	9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Monday, Nov. 1	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 2	3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 3	9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Please note:  Ballot processing may end early based on the returns we have for that day.  We will start at posted start time.  

Important Dates

Aug 13	Last day for Special Districts to file Request for Ballot Title
Sept 2	Last day to file/withdraw Notice of Measure Election
Sept 7	Last day to file Voters' Pamphlet submissions - Measure Arguments / Candidate Statements
Sept 18	Military/overseas ballots mailed
Oct 4	Out of state ballots mailed
Oct 12	Voter Registration Deadline
Oct 13	Ballots mailed to voters/Drop Sites opened
Oct 26	Public Certification Test of our vote tally system 9:00 am / Last day for voters to safely return ballots by mail
Nov 2	Election Day
Nov 16	Deadline to resolve ballot challenges
Nov 22	Post-Election Public Test at 10:00 am.  Certification of Final Results

 

Official Final Results

Official Cumulative Results

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

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

Notice:  Our office will be conducting a hand-count for Estacada School District Director, Zone 3 on Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00 am.  This automatic hand recount is required as the results for this position fell within 1/5th of 1%. 

Important Dates

Candidates/Districts

Feb. 6	Last day for county to publish Notice of District Election / First day to file for Special District position
Feb. 26	Last day for Special Districts to file Request for Ballot Title
March 18	Last day to file/withdrawal Special District position / Last day to file Noticed Measure Election Ballot Title
March 22	Voters' Pamphlet Deadline - Last day to file optional candidate statement and measure argument for inclusion in County Voters' Pamphlet

Voters

April 2	Military/overseas ballots mailed
April 19	Out of state ballots mailed
April 27	Voter Registration Deadline
April 28	Ballots mailed to voters/Drop Sites opened
May 11	Public Certification Test of our vote tally system - 9:00 am / Last day for voters to safely return ballots by mail
May 18	Election Day
June 1	Deadline to resolve ballot challenges
June 7	Final Election results certified

Notice of Measure Election

District	Measure #	Title	Measure Argument Fee	Measure Argument Deadline
Clackamas County	3-566	Five-Year County Sheriff Public Safety Local Option Levy	$400.00 Cash/Check only	March 22, 5:00 pm

Measure filing deadline is March 18th at 5:00pm and 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:

1. Complete Forms - Measure Argument for County Voters' Pamphlet (required) / Statement of Endorsement form (optional)
2. Measure Argument deadline is March 22nd at 5:00 p.m.
3. Fee - Cash or Check only - NO credit/debit cards

Candidate Filing Instructions

The filing window for the May 18, 2021 is CLOSED.

How to file:

1.  Determine eligibility.

       -  Review the Qualifications to Hold Office in Special Districts.  List of open positions are listed above.

2.  Submit Candidate Filing Form. (Required)

       -  Fee- $10 (cash/check only NO credit/debit cards) OR  Petition (information on petition signature requirements)

       -  Filings will be accepted from February 8th - March 18th at 5:00 pm.

3.  Submit Candidate Statement for Voters' Pamphlet. (Optional)

       -  Fee- $25 (cash/check only NO credit/debit cards) 

       -  Photo and Statement of Endorsement (If including, hard copies are required.)

       -  Statement can be accepted, after candidate has filed, from February 8th - March 22nd at 5:00 pm.

Election Information

Results

• Official Results 
• Official Canvass 

Notice

• Letter from City Recorder certifying recall petition 2020-01 has qualified to the ballot and calling for election.

Ballot Content

• Prospective Petition from Chief Petitioner
• Statement of Justification from Elected Official

Important Dates

November 24	Last day for voters to resolve ballot challenges
November 30	Last day for county clerk to certify election results

Daily Ballot Returns Update

Date	Daily Ballots	Cumulative	Turnout
Early Voting	-	2,938	11.1%
Mon, Oct 26	1,411	4,349	16.4%
Tue, Oct 27	1,822	6,171	23.3%
Wed, Oct 28	1,193	7,364	27.9%
Thu, Oct 29	982	8,346	31.6%
Fri, Oct 30	759	9,105	34.6%
Sat, Oct 31	807	9,912	37.7%
Sun, Nov 1	445	10,357	39.4%
Mon, Nov 2	1,009	11,366	43.3%
Tue, Nov 3	1,200	12,566	47.8%
Wed, Nov 4	228	12,794	48.7%
Thu, Nov 5	123	12,917	49.1%
Fri, Nov 6	127	13,044	49.6%
Mon, Nov 9	275	13,319	50.7%
Tue, Nov 10	423	13,742	52.3%
Eligible Voters - 26,259