Don’t sit this one out: Washington County residents urged to register to vote by Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Washington County Elections is reminding all eligible residents that April 29, 2025, is the deadline to register to vote for the May 20, 2025, Special Districts Election – an election that will directly influence the communities where we live, work, and learn.

County residents can register or update their voter information:

• Online at OregonVotes.gov by 11:59 p.m.
• In person at the Washington County Elections Office located at 2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124 by 5 p.m.

Reasons to update your voter registration status include:

• Recent name change
• Recently moved
• To add a mailing address to your record

To register to vote in Oregon, you must be a U.S. citizen, an Oregon resident and at least 16 years of age. If you are not yet 18 years old; you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.

Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters beginning Wednesday, April 30.

Every registered voter in Washington County will receive a ballot this election, including those living in unincorporated areas. If you have not received your ballot by Wednesday, May 7, 2025, contact Washington County Elections by phone at 503-846-5800 or by email at [email protected].

Washington County’s Voter Assistance Team is Here to Help

Our Voter Assistance team aims to minimize barriers to participating in elections so that all Washington County voters have the opportunity to vote as privately and independently as possible.

Interpretation and translation resources are available to voters who would like assistance in a language other than English. We have in-person Spanish interpretation available whenever our office is open, as well as telephone interpretation for many other languages.

The Voter Assistance team also provides help to voters with disabilities. This could include reading the ballot to the voter, reading the Voter’s Pamphlet to the voter, or helping the voter mark their ballot. Can’t make it to the elections office? Don’t worry! We are able to schedule visits to assisted living facilities and community centers.

If you would like assistance with your ballot or would like to request help in a language other than English contact the Elections Office by phone at 503-846-5800or by email at [email protected].

Please make an appointment as early in the election cycle as possible, as the last few days before Election Day are typically busy. Even if you are unable to make an appointment in advance, please contact our office or visit us in person. We will do our best to provide any assistance that you require. To learn more about the type of help our Voter Assistance team can offer, click here.

Track your ballot and get a digital “I Voted” sticker

Washington County voters can sign up for BallotTrax, a free service that provides real-time updates via text, email, or voice alerts as your ballot moves through the system. You’ll know when your ballot is:

• Mailed to you
• Received by the elections office
• Accepted and counted
• Or if there’s a problem that needs your attention

New this year: Once your ballot is accepted, you’ll also get access to the County’s new digital “I Voted” sticker – perfect for sharing on social media and encouraging friends and family to vote, too. Search #WashCoVotes to find the stickers on Instagram and post it on your story to help spread the word!

Local Decisions, Real Impact.

Washington County is home to more than 400,000 registered voters – yet in local elections like this one, turnout averages just 25 percent. Special Districts may sound distant, but they’re not. These elected boards make decisions that shape local infrastructure, emergency response, and quality of life for all residents. They oversee the services closest to home – your local library, your neighborhood fire station, your kids’ parks and with an expected low turnout, just a handful of votes can decide who leads them.

Don’t let this election happen without you. Register, update your voter information and make a plan to VOTE this May!

Washington County Elections is committed to helping you better understand how the elections process works at the county level. If you’re interested in learning more, don’t hesitate to reach out to the county’s elections office to schedule a tour of the facility. Elections-related resources can be found by WashCoVotes.org.