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Clackamas County Elections Mails Ballots to 319,750 Voters for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Clackamas County Elections Mails Ballots to 319,750 Voters for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election
Twenty-five Official Ballot Drop Sites open across the county; ColtonTel drop site is temporarily closed.
Oregon City, OR – Starting today, Wednesday, April 30, Clackamas County Elections begins to mail special district election ballots to the 319,750 registered voters in our county.
Check Your Voter Registration before the April 29 Deadline
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Check Your Voter Registration before the April 29 Deadline
Clackamas County Elections Oregon City office will be open until 7 p.m. to assist voters.
Oregon City, OR – County Clerk Catherine McMullen reminds voters that Tuesday, April 29 is the Voter Registration Deadline for the May 20, 2025 Special District Election.
May 20, 2025 Special District Election Results
Official Results
Cumulative Results Report - June 11, 2025
Canvass Results Report - June 11, 2025
Unofficial Results Update History
Release 8 - 4:20 p.m., June 10, 2025
Release 7 - 10:55 a.m., June 3, 2025
Release 6 - 3:39 p.m., May 27, 2025
Release 5 - 3:53 p.m., May 23, 2025
Release 4 - 4:49 p.m., May 22, 2025
Release 3 - 3:19 p.m., May 21, 2025
Release 2 - 10:58 p.m., May 20, 2025
Release 1 - 8:00 p.m., May 20, 2025
Secretary of State - Election Reporting Site
Results Publication Schedule
NOTICE: pursuant to OAR 165-007-0550 (5), Clackamas County Elections will publish unofficial election results to both the Oregon Secretary of State website and on the County Elections Division website based on this schedule. Updates may occur more frequently as additional ballots are counted.
| Election Day, Tuesday, May 20 | 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 21 | 3:20 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 22 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, May 23 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 27 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 3 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 11 | 5:00 p.m. |
*After 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, unofficial results updates may be posted earlier than scheduled if possible.
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May 19, 2026 Primary Election
Resources and Information
There is a gubernatorial primary election on May 19, 2026. It includes local and state measures as well as local, state, and federal candidates. Where you live and your party affiliation determines what is on your ballot.
Ready. Set. VOTE!: A Voter's Guide to the May 19, 2026 Primary Election
Clackamas County Elections mailed ballots to voters starting April 29. If you do not receive your ballot by mail delivery May 7 please contact Clackamas County Elections.
The Voter Registration and Party Choice Deadline was April 28. You can register to vote, update your voter registration or choose a political party at oregonvotes.gov or fill out a paper Oregon Voter Registration Card. Oregon has closed party primary elections. If you wish to participate in the major party nominating process and vote for either the Democratic or Republican Party candidates in the primary election, you must register with one of the two parties by the deadline.
Real Time Ballot Return Report (Updated 6/10 at 9:53 am)
Open Positions
NEW - March 3, 2026: Last day a candidate that is an elected incumbent seeking re-election can file a declaration of candidacy or a nominating petition with Clackamas County Elections. House Bill 4024 (2024) Section 17b changed the candidate filing deadline for incumbent public office holders. An incumbent seeking re-election for the same office must file their declaration of candidacy or nominating petition at least seven days before the applicable filing deadline for other candidates.
March 10, 2026: Last day a candidate (other than elected incumbents) can file a declaration of candidacy or a nominating petition with Clackamas County Elections.
Below is a list of positions for which Clackamas County is the filing officer. The filing period for these positions is from September 11, 2025 until 5 p.m. on March 10, 2026.
| Position | Term | When Elected | Candidate Qualifications | Filing Fee* |
| County Commissioner, Position 2 | 4 Year Term | This position will appear on the May Primary Election ballot. If a candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the candidate is elected in the May Primary Election. If a candidate does not receive a simple majority of the vote, then the top two candidates are nominated and will appear on the November General Election ballot. | ORS 204.016 | $50 |
| County Commissioner, Position 4 | 2 Year Unexpired Term | If less than three candidates file for this position, the candidate(s) will not appear on the May Primary Election ballot, rather they will appear on the November General Election ballot. If three or more candidates file for this position, the candidates will appear on the May Primary Election ballot. If a candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then only that candidate will be nominated and will appear on the November General Election ballot. If no candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the top two candidates are nominated, and both will appear on the November General Election ballot. This position will be elected in the November General Election. | ORS 204.016 | $50 |
| County Commissioner, Position 5 | 4 Year Term | This position will appear on the May Primary Election ballot. If a candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the candidate is elected in the May Primary Election. If a candidate does not receive a simple majority of the vote, then the top two candidates are nominated and will appear on the November General Election ballot. | ORS 204.016 | $50 |
| County Assessor | 4 Year Term | This position will appear on the May Primary Election ballot. If a candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the candidate is elected in the May Primary Election. If a candidate does not receive a simple majority of the vote, then the top two candidates are nominated and will appear on the November General Election ballot. | ORS 204.016 | $50 |
| County Clerk | 4 Year Term | The candidates for County Clerk will not appear on the May Primary Election ballot. The candidates will appear on the November General Election ballot. If less than three candidates file for this position, the candidate(s) will not appear on the May Primary Election ballot, rather they will appear on the November General Election ballot. If three or more candidates file for this position, the candidates will appear on the May Primary Election ballot. If a candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then only that candidate will be nominated and will appear on the November General Election ballot. If no candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the top two candidates are nominated, and both will appear on the November General Election ballot. This position will be elected in the November General Election. | ORS 204.016 | $50 |
| County Treasurer | 4 Year Term | The candidate for County Treasurer will not appear on the May Primary Election ballot. The candidate will appear on the November General Election ballot. If less than three candidates file for this position, the candidate(s) will not appear on the May Primary Election ballot, rather they will appear on the November General Election ballot. If three or more candidates file for this position, the candidates will appear on the May Primary Election ballot. If a candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then only that candidate will be nominated and will appear on the November General Election ballot. If no candidate receives a simple majority of the vote, then the top two candidates are nominated, and both will appear on the November General Election ballot. This position will be elected in the November General Election. | ORS 204.016 | $50 |
| Justice of the Peace | 6 Year Term | This position will appear on the May Primary Election ballot and the November General Election ballot, regardless of how many candidates file for the position. This position will be elected in the November General Election. | ORS 51.240 County Code 3.05 | N/A |
| Candidate Filings |
| County Commissioner, Position 2 |
| Paul Savas |
| David Bush |
| Mark Shull |
| Jacob Hinthorne |
| Jim Bernard |
| County Commissioner, Position 4 |
| Diana Helm |
| Brian O'Neill |
| R W Smith |
| Pete Wease |
| Robert Kukish |
| Jeannette Christina Warren |
| Bill Osburn |
| County Commissioner, Position 5 |
| Ben West |
| Sonya Fischer |
| Ernest Johnston (Withdrawn) |
| County Assessor |
| Bronson W Rueda |
| County Clerk |
| Catherine McMullen |
| Mark Reaksecker |
| County Treasurer |
| Brian T Nava |
| Justice of the Peace |
| Kathleen Rastetter |
*A 2.75% service fee will apply to all credit/debit card transactions.
Measures
| District | Measure # | Title | Measure Argument Fee | Measure Argument Deadline |
| City of Wilsonville | 3-632 | Amends Charter to require voter approval for Urban Renewal Plans | $350 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| Clackamas County | 3-633 | Five-Year County Sheriff Public Safety Local Option Levy | $400 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| Sandy Fire District | 3-634 | Annexes Sandy Fire District into Clackamas Fire District | $350 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| City of Lake Oswego | 3-635 | Funding South Shore Fire Station Reconstruction to Improve Community Safety | $400 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| Canby School District | 3-636 | 5 Year Levy to preserve Canby schools, teachers, class size | $400 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| City of Rivergrove | 3-637 | Five-year local option levy for general operations | $100 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| Riverdale School District | 26-263 | Riverdale Five-Year Local Option Tax for District Operations | $100 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
| Newberg School District | 36-239 | 5 Year Levy to preserve neighborhood schools, teachers, class sizes | $100 | 5:00 p.m., March 23, 2026 |
Information for Precinct Committee Person (PCP) Positions
2026 Precinct Committee Person (PCP) Positions
- One PCP for every 250 voters, 2 PCP minimum per precinct.
- PCP Calculation Report for each precinct.
- Filing begins September 11, 2025.
- Individuals can file in their resident precinct, or adjacent precinct, or any precinct in their State Representative district, within the same county.
- Recent changes to party membership requirements for candidates who will turn 18 after the filing deadline and individuals who obtain U.S. Citizenship by the filing deadline.*
- Write-in votes will only be tallied if declaration or nomination forms have been filed by the deadline.
- A minimum of 3 votes is required to be elected.
How to file for Precinct Committee Person (PCP)
To confirm the precinct that you live in, you can view the precinct map. Precincts may have changed.
There are 3 ways to run for Precinct Committee Person (PCP):
1. Candidate Filing Form - SEL105 or Online Filing
- Deadline to file: March 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.
- Candidate must be registered in the stated party by September 11, 2025 (180 days prior to the filing deadline.)*
- Certificate of election will be issued.
2. Write-in Candidate Declaration Form - SEL105D or Online Filing
- Deadline to file: May 19, 2026 at 8 p.m.
- Candidate must be registered in the stated party by November 20, 2025 (180 days prior to the primary election.)*
- No write-in acceptance form will be issued, as candidate has attested they will serve if elected. Certificate of Election will be issued, if elected.
3. Write-in Candidate Nomination Form - SEL105N or Online Filing
- Deadline to file: May 19, 2026 8 p.m.
- Candidate must be registered in the stated party by November 20, 2025 (180 days prior to the primary election.)*
- Candidate will be sent a write-in acceptance form, if elected. If acceptance form is received by deadline, certificate of election will be issued.
- Nominator and candidate must be a member of the same party and the same State Representative district, within the same county.
*A qualified person who will attain the age of 18 years after the deadline for filing of candidacy and on or before the date of the primary election, and who is registered as a member of the major political party not later than 180 days before the date of the primary election (11/20/2025), is eligible to file a nominating petition for the office of precinct committee person.
An otherwise qualified person who becomes a United States citizen during the period beginning 251 days before the date of the primary election and ending on the deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy for the office of precinct committeeperson, and who is registered as a member of the major political party on or before the deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy for the office of precinct committee person, is eligible to file a declaration of candidacy for the office of precinct committeeperson, to be listed on the ballot and to be elected to the office, including by write-in votes. (9/10/2025-3/10/2026)
SB 585 amends ORS 249.046 to add: Any candidate for the office of precinct committee person who becomes a United States citizen within the period of 180 days.
Filed Candidates -
Filed candidates are listed and linked by party.
This is the final report for the filed candidates for Precinct Committee Person.
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Join More Than 56,000 Clackamas County Voters and Sign Up for Track Your Ballot
Join More Than 56,000 Clackamas County Voters and Sign Up for Track Your Ballot
Oregon City, OR – As of March 26, Clackamas County Elections reports that 56,209 Clackamas County voters have signed up for Track Your Ballot, a service that allows voters to know where their ballot is in the voting process from mailed to accepted.
Filing Period for Special District Candidates Open until March 20, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Filing Period for Special District Candidates Open until March 20, 2025:
Clerk Encourages Citizens to File to Serve on Local School, Fire, Water, and Other Special Districts
Special District Election Candidate Open House
Special District Election Candidate Open House
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special District candidates and potential candidates are invited to attend the Clackamas County Special District Election Candidate Open House. The open house will be held on Thursday April 3 at 2:00 pm, inside Clackamas County Clerk and Elections located at 1710 Red Soils Ct. Suite 100 in Oregon City.