The clock is ticking for voters in Multnomah County as today marks the final day to make their voices heard in the primary election. Ballots must be received at an elections office or designated drop site by 8 p.m. or postmarked no later than May 21 to be counted, and time is running out for those looking to participate in the democratic process, according to Multnomah County.
In a move to facilitate easy and secure voting, the county has ensured that 30 Official Ballot Drop Sites, including many Multnomah County Library book drops, are readily available until 8 p.m. this evening, voters in a hurry can make use of these sites which can be found at multco.us/dropsites, ensuring no excuse for not casting your vote on this pivotal day. For those who haven't received their ballots or need a replacement, the Multnomah County Elections office is standing by to assist and can be reached at 503-988-VOTE (8683), or in person at locations in both Southeast Portland and Gresham, as per the Multnomah County.
Additional voter services including ballot replacement and registration updates are being provided up until the 8 p.m. deadline, with staff members on hand to support any voters with disabilities, and with interpreters available for those who speak languages other than English. For added convenience and to minimize wait time, voters can also request a replacement ballot in advance using the online Order Ahead Replacement Ballot Service, then pick it up at the specified office location.
It's noteworthy that candidate contests for the City of Portland elected offices are missing from the current ballot, they will instead appear on the November 5, ballot when the city begins its first use of the ranked-choice voting system, anyone interested in this new voting method can visit the city's website for more information, as reported by the Multnomah County. Meanwhile, voters can still track their ballots online at multnomah.ballottrax.net, offered in multiple languages and providing updates on the status of their ballots, ensuring each person's vote is accounted for.
