Today, October 14, is the Voter Registration Deadline! Here’s how you can get Vote-Ready for the November 4, 2025, Special Election

Mark your calendars! The November 4, 2025, Special Election is quickly approaching, and today, Tuesday, October 14, is the last day to register to vote or update your voter information before ballots are mailed out tomorrow, October 15.

Every registered voter in Washington County, including those living in unincorporated areas, will receive a ballot this election. To see what measures will appear on the ballot, visit WashCoVotes.gov.

Tuesday, October 14, is the voter registration deadline

Voters who have moved or changed their name should review and update their voter information. You can register to vote if you recently became a U.S. citizen or just turned 16 years old.

Register to vote, check your voter status or update your information:

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

Ballots will be mailed beginning Wednesday, October 15

If you haven’t received your ballot by Wednesday, October 22, contact Washington County Elections at 503-846-5800 or [email protected] as soon as possible to request a replacement ballot.

Registered voters who have not yet turned 18 will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after their 18th birthday.

Tuesday, November 4, is election day!

Once received, ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. With Election Day just three weeks away, voters should decide whether they will return their ballot by mail via the United States Postal Service (USPS), at an Official Ballot Drop Box, or in-person at the Elections Office.

Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before November 4, 2025. A postage stamp is not needed when returning a ballot by mail.

Voter assistance is available to support all residents

Washington County’s 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. Voters with disabilities who need assistance with their ballot or who would like to request help in a language other than English can contact the Elections Office by phone at 503-846-5800 or by email at [email protected].

Appointments should be made as early in the election cycle as possible. Voters who are unable to make an appointment are still encouraged to contact the Elections Office or visit us in-person. The Voter Assistance Team will do their best to provide any assistance needed. To learn more about our translation services and the type of assistance available to voters with disabilities, click here.

Trust that your vote counts and track your ballot with BallotTrax!

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. Voters will receive updates when their ballot is mailed, received and counted – or if there’s an issue that needs attention.

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