With Election Day fast approaching on November 4, Multnomah County voters are being reminded of the importance of their participation in the upcoming Special Election. The county has outlined key dates and multiple options for returning ballots to ensure the community's voice is heard. According to a news release from the Multnomah County, voters can drop their ballots off at an official drop site by 8 p.m. on Election Day or mail them in without a stamp, ensuring they are postmarked by November 4 and arrive within seven days to be counted.
Voters using mail-in ballots are encouraged to send them by October 30 to make sure they arrive on time. Anyone mailing their ballot close to the deadline should ask for a manual postmark at the post office, since hours and locations can vary. This year’s election includes two ballot measures—one for the City of Portland and one for the Lake Oswego School District. More details are available on the county’s election website or in the Multnomah County Voters’ Pamphlet, as reported by the Multnomah County.
For voters who have not received their ballot by October 23 or require a replacement, Multnomah County Elections offers a solution. An order ahead replacement ballot service is available, and individuals can request a ballot to be mailed or prepared for immediate pick-up at designated service sites. Extended hours at Southeast Portland and Gresham locations have been established, accommodating voters on Saturday, November 1, and extending to 7 p.m. on the eve of the election.
Multnomah County also offers the Track Your Ballot service in various languages, as they recognize the diversity within the electorate. Notifications regarding the status of a voter's ballot are available via text, email, or voice message, also indicating the acceptance of ballots for counting or if further action is necessary by the voter.
Ahead of the election, Multnomah County officials are encouraging voters to “Make a Plan to VOTE!” They’ve shared a five-step checklist to help people through the process and make sure every vote counts. About 466,000 voters in Portland and the Lake Oswego School District are eligible to vote. The county’s message is simple: make a plan, stay informed, and vote.
