Today, May 20, is Election Day! Here’s what you need to know

Today is the day to make your voice heard in the May 20, 2025, Special District Election. If you haven’t returned your ballot yet, there’s still time – but don’t wait! Washington County is home to more than 400,000 voters, yet in local elections like this one turnout averages just 25%. As of this morning, the county elections office has received about 60,0000 ballots – roughly 15% voter turnout. Officials are encouraging all remaining voters to return their ballots by the 8 p.m. cutoff tonight.

Key Election Day Reminders:

• Ballots must be received or postmarked by 8 p.m. to be accepted and counted. A stamp is not required to mail ballots via the United States Postal Service.
• There are 21 official ballot drop boxes located around Washington County and they will remain open until 8 p.m.
• Today, the elections office, located at 2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124, is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to assist last minute voters.

Washington County’s Voter Assistance Team is Here to Help.

Interpretation and translation services 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. If you would like assistance with your ballot or would like to request help in a language other than English stop by the elections office before 8 p.m.

The first unofficial results for the Special District Election will be released shortly after 8 p.m. Updates for all ballots received and processed so far will be shared to the Washington County voter turnout webpage. Preliminary results will also be provided through the Secretary of State’s website.

Results will be posted on Washington County’s website the following dates and times:

• May 20, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.
• May 20, 2025, at 10:00 p.m.
• May 20, 2025, at midnight
• May 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
• May 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
• June 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
• June 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Washington County Elections has until Monday, June 16, 2025, to complete the ballot counting process and certify the election with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office. The official certified results will be available on the same webpage linked above.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help share your community’s future! This Special District Election determines leadership for local entities such as school boards, fire districts, and other essential services that directly impact your community. Special Districts may sound distant, but they’re not. These elected boards 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. Your vote is your voice! Return your ballot today by 8 p.m. A completed list of Official Drop Box locations can be found below and online at OregonVotes.gov.

After voting, share your experience on social media using our new digital “I Voted” sticker available on Facebook and Instagram stories. Just search for #WashCoVotes in the GIF/Sticker section and add it to your story!

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.

Washington County Ballot Drop Box Locations:

Aloha

Aloha Community Library - Map
17455 SW Farmington Rd Ste. 26A, Aloha 97078
(in Farmington Marketplace Shopping Center)

Banks

Banks City Hall/Library - Map
42461 NW Market Street, Banks 97106

Beaverton Area

Beaverton City Library - Map
Curbside on Hall Blvd. (Between 3rd St. & 5th St.), Beaverton 97005

Beaverton Library-Murray Scholls - Map
11200 SW Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102, Beaverton 97007

Bethany Library - Map
15325 NW Central Dr, Suite J-8, Portland 97229

Cedar Mill Community Library - Map
1080 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland 97229

Washington County Service Center East - Map
3700 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton 97005

West Slope Community Library - Map
3678 SW 78th Ave, Portland 97225

Cornelius

Cornelius City Hall/Library - Map
1355 N Barlow Street, Cornelius 97113

Forest Grove

Forest Grove City Library - Map
Pacific Avenue, near Birch St. intersection, Forest Grove 97116

Garden Home

Garden Home Community Library - Map
7475 SW Oleson Rd, Portland 97223

Hillsboro

Hillsboro Brookwood Library - Map
2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro 97124

Hillsboro Public Library-Shute Park - Map
775 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro 97123

Public Services Building Parking Lot **Newly added location - Map
155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro 97124

Washington County Elections Office - Map
2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro 97124

Westside Commons (formerly known as Fair Complex) - Map
801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro 97124

King City

King City, City Hall - Map
15300 SW 116th Ave, King City 97224

North Plains

North Plains City Hall - Map
31360 NW Commercial Street, North Plains 97133

Sherwood

Sherwood City Hall & Library - Map
22560 SW Pine St, Sherwood 97140

Tigard

Tigard City Hall - Map
13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard 97223

Tualatin

Tualatin City Hall - Map
18880 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin 97062