Elections

US Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). EAC is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration. EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems, as well as audits the use of HAVA funds.

Other responsibilities include maintaining the national mail voter registration form developed in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

Secretary of State's Office (Elections Division)

In administering Oregon's elections, the Secretary of State's Office, Elections Division provides the public, local election officials, candidates, chief petitioners and the press with advice and assistance in conducting elections, filing initiatives and declaring candidacy. The Division is the filing officer for state candidates and initiative, referendum and recall petitions. Election law violations are investigated and penalties administered by the Division.

Election Results

Voters' Pamphlets

Aurora Rural Fire Protection District

City of Damascus/Gresham-Barlow School District

Lake Oswego School District/Riverdale Fire District

City of West Linn

City of West Linn Measure 3-432 Bond measure for West Linn Aquatic and Community Center

Measure Arguments Supporting Measure 3-432

Measure Arguments Opposing Measure 3-432

City of Damascus Measure 3-433 Measure to disincorporate the City of Damascus

Measure Arguments Supporting Measure 3-433

Measure Arguments Opposing Measure 3-433

Lake Oswego School District Measure 3-434 Five-year local option levy renewal for school education programs

Measure Arguments Supporting Measure 3-434

No opposing arguments were file for Measure 3-434

Aurora Rural Fire Protection District Measurer 24-354 Renew current tax levy for emergency fire and medical services

Measure Arguments Supporting Measure 24-354

No opposing arguments were filed for Measure 24-354

Gresham Barlow Schools Measure 26-153 Bond to increase safety; update, expand, rebuild schools

No supporting or opposing arguments were filed for Measure 26-153

Riverdale Fire District Measure 26-155 Five year local option levy

No supporting or opposing arguments were filed for Measure 26-155

Open Positions for May 21, 2013 Special District Election.

Measures Filings for May 21, 2013 Special District Election

Voters Pamphlet

Important Election Dates

Voters' Pamphlet

Candidates

Below is a list of positions for which Clackamas County is the filing officer. The opportunity to file for these positions begins Sept. 10, 2015.

Candidate Filing Packet

Precinct Committee Person Filings, Elections, etc.

The District Attorney is not listed because the State is the filing officer for district attorneys who are state employees.

Measures

Ballot Measure 93 to disincorporate the City of Damascus is a State measure and all questions should be directed to the State Elections Division, 503-986-1518. Any arguments supporting or opposing the measure will be filed with the State Elections Division rather than Clackamas County Elections.

Measure 3-472 City of Estacada Annexation

Measure 3-473 Molalla River School District

Measure 3-474 Oak Lodge Water District

Measure 3-475 Oak Lodge Sanitary District

Measure 3-476 Clackamas County Emergency Radio Bond

Measure 3-477 City of Milwaukie Library Bond

Measure 3-478 Clackamas County Road Maintenance Funding Advisory Vote

Measure 3-479 Oregon City Change in Status of Wesley Lynn Park Allowing Easement, Public Road

Measure 3-480 City of Sandy Gas Tax

Measure 26-170 Mt Hood Community College Bond

Measure 26-173 City of Portland Fuel Tax

Measure 26-175 Centennial School District Bond

Filing for Candidacy

If filing for one of the following offices, the appropriate form must be submitted including any applicable fee, or signatures in lieu of fee, by the deadline to the filing officer. Local charter or ordinance provisions may supersede this information. Please contact the filing officer to ensure you complete the correct forms by their deadline.

Campaign Finance Disclosures

Under Oregon campaign finance law, a candidate is required to file campaign finance information with the Oregon Elections Division, regardless of where they file candidacy. The information you are required to file is based on the level of financial activity expected during the calendar year. For more information visit Oregon State Elections.

Forms and Manuals

Filing Forms & Manuals / Campaign Finance

A comprehensive listing of Oregon's State and County Elections forms and manuals can be found at the Oregon Secretary of State's web page, including:

• Campaign Finance Manuals
• Campaign Filing Forms
• Candidates and Political Committees information
• County, City, District, State Candidate and Elections Manuals
• Oregon Election laws
• Vote by Mail procedures guide
• Initiative and Referendum Materials
• Initiative, Referendum and Referral Log
• Initiative and Referendum Filing forms
• City and District Elections Manuals

Clackamas County Voters' Pamphlet Forms

After filing, candidates for county, city or special district offices have the option of submitting a statement for inclusion in the Voters’ Pamphlet for each county the district has voters in.

Candidates:

• Candidate's Statement for Voters' Pamphlet
• Statement of Endorsement for Voters' Pamphlet (Determined by Filer)
• Statement of Endorsement for Voters' Pamphlet (Determined by Endorser)

Measures:

• Measure Argument for Voters' Pamphlet
• Statement of Endorsement for Voters' Pamphlet (Determined by Filer)
• Statement of Endorsement for Voters' Pamphlet (Determined by Endorser)

In 1998 Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure directing elections to be conducted by mail, commonly referred to as Vote By Mail. This method of voting replaces traditional polling place elections.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 – Last day to file measure arguments for the Voters' Pamphlet (must be received in the Clackamas County Elections office by 5 p.m.)

Nov. 3, 2015 Special Election Results

Nov. 3, 2015 Special Election Canvas/Precinct Results

Important election dates

Note: All Voter Pamphlet statements/arguments are filed with County Elections.

Local Elected Officials

All of the Elected County Officials below represent the entire county, regardless of your address.  Metro districts are based on your address.  Find your Metro District here.

County Commissioners

Craig Roberts, County Commissioner - Chair
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.us

Paul Savas, County Commissioner, Position 2
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u

Martha Schrader, County Commissioner, Position 3
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u

Melissa Fireside, County Commissioner, Position 4 
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u

Ben West, County Commissioner, Position 5
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor, Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8581 | Fax: 503-742-5919 | bcc@clackamas.u

County Assessor / Tax Collector

Bronson Rueda
Address: 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8671| Fax: 503-655-8313 | brueda@clackamas.us
 

County Clerk

Catherine McMullen
1710 Red Soils Court, Suite 100, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8510 | Fax: 503-650-5687 | CatherineMcMullen@clackamas.us
 

District Attorney

John Wentworth
Address: 807 Main St., Courthouse Room 7, Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-655-8431 | Fax: 503-650-8943 | districtattorney@clackamas.us
 

Justice of the Peace

Karen Brisbin
Address: 11750 SE 82nd Ave, Suite D, Happy Valley 97086
Phone: 503-794-3800 | Fax: 503-794-3808 | kbrisbin@clackamas.us
 

County Sheriff

Angela Brandenburg
Address: 2223 Kaen Road, Oregon City OR 97045
Emergency Number: 9-1-1 | Non-emergency Number to Report a Crime: 503-655-8211
Business Phone: 503-785-5000 | Fax: 503-785-5190 | More contacts
 

County Treasurer

Brian Nava
Address: 2051 Kaen Road, 4th Floor Oregon City OR 97045
Phone: 503-742-5995 | Fax: 503-742-5996 | bnava@clackamas.us
 

Metro (representing Clackamas County)

Lynn Peterson, President of Council
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1889 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | lynn.peterson@oregonmetro.gov

Brian Evans, Auditor
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1891 | Fax: 503-797-1831 | brian.evans@oregonmetro.gov

Ashton Simpson, Councilor, District 1
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1547 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | ashton.simpson@oregonmetro.gov

Christine Lewis, Councilor, District 2
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1887 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | christine.lewis@oregonmetro.gov

Gerritt Rosenthal, Councilor, District 3
Address: 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-797-1549 | Fax: 503-797-1793 | gerritt.rosenthal@oregonmetro.gov

State Elected Officials

The Elected officials below represent the entire state.  State Senators and Representatives are elected by district.  Find out which districts your registration address is in here.