Upcoming Elections

Important Note

Beginning January 1, 2026, the candidate filing deadline for incumbents is one week prior to the filing deadline for non-incumbent candidates. Please refer to the list of Important Dates for each election and contact us if you have questions.

Important Dates for the November 3, 2026 General Election

All deadlines are at 5:00 p.m. on the dates indicated, except for the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Election Day.

Date	Event / Action
June 3, 2026	First day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices filled at general election. (ORS 221.180)
August 14, 2026	Last day for governing body to file SEL 805 Request for Ballot Title with Washington County Elections Division. (81 days before election; OAR 165-014-0005)
August 18, 2026	Candidate filing deadline for elected incumbent candidates seeking re-election to the same office. (77 days before election; ORS 255.235)
August 25, 2026	Last day for local candidate, other than elected incumbent seeking re-election to the same office, to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for offices filled at general election. (70 days before election; ORS 221.180). Contact City Recorder for city deadlines.
August 25, 2026	Last day to file candidate statements for county voters' pamphlet. (ORS 251.335)
August 28, 2026	Candidate withdrawal deadline. (67 days before election; ORS 249.180)
September 3, 2026	Last day to file or withdraw notice of measure election and any required explanatory statement. (61 days before election; ORS 254.095)
September 8, 2026	Last day to file measure arguments for county voters' pamphlet. (57 days before election; OAR 165-022-0010) Last day to file City Candidate statements for the county voters' pamphlet. (57 days before election; OAR 165-022-0010)
September 19, 2026	Washington County Elections Division mails ballots to all military and overseas voters. (No less than 45 days before election; ORS 253.065)
October 5, 2026	Washington County Elections Division mails ballots to all voters residing out-of-state (29 days before election; ORS 253.065)
October 13, 2026	Last day to register to vote or change political party affiliation for the November General Election. (21 days before election; ORS 247.025, ORS 254.365, ORS 254.470)
October 14, 2026	Washington County Elections Division mails ballots to all registered voters. (20 days before election; ORS 254.470)
November 3, 2026	Election Day. Washington County Elections Division will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Drop boxes will close at 8:00 p.m. We will post unofficial results after the 8:00 p.m. deadline. (ORS 254.470)
November 30, 2026	Certification of the November 3, 2026 election results to the appropriate elections officials. (27 days after election; ORS 254.545)