How To Mark Your Ballot

• Use a blue or black ink pen.
   
• Completely fill in the oval to the left of the response of your choice.

• Fill in the oval to the left of the write-in line for the contest you wish to cast a write-in vote.

• Write the candidate's first and last name on the write-in line.​​​​

Keep in mind

• Any abbreviation, misspelling, or minor variation shall be disregarded in determining the validity of the write-in vote as long as the intended candidate can be determined.
• Writing the last name only will be considered invalid (unless the individual is registered with a single name).
• ORS 254.505 states "an elector may not place on the ballot a sticker bearing the name of a person or use any other method or device, except writing or using a voting machine, to vote for a person whose name is not printed on the ballot. Any ballot that has a sticker or other device is void and may not be counted."
• Failure to fill in the oval for the write-in will not invalidate the vote for the candidate.

If you vote for more candidates than allowed, or if you vote both Yes and No on a measure, it is called an overvote. Your vote will not count for that candidate or measure.

If you overvote or make a mistake on your ballot, contact the Elections Office to request a replacement ballot.