Washington County mails ballots to over 400,000 registered voters ahead of the November 4, 2025, Special Election

Washington County Elections has mailed ballots to all registered voters for the Special Election being held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Voters can expect their ballots to arrive via the United States Postal Service (USPS) by Wednesday, October 22.

If you haven’t received your ballot by 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.

Voted ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Ballots can be returned by mail via the United States Postal Service (USPS), through an Official Ballot Drop Site, or in-person at the Elections Office located at 2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before November 4, 2025, and received within seven calendar days after Election Day to be processed and counted.

There are 21official ballot drop box locations, all of which are accessible 24 hours a day, throughout Washington County. A completed list of Official Ballot Drop Boxes can also be found below, in the County’s voter’s pamphlet and online at WashCoVotes.org.

View Washington County’s voters' pamphlet online. Selected portions of the County voters’ pamphlet are available in Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. These translations can be found online at Oregonvotes.gov/WashingtonVP.

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. Learn more about our translation services and the type of assistance available to voters with disabilities.

Track Your Ballot: Show your civic pride with our 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. Voters will receive updates when their ballot is mailed, received and counted – or if there’s an issue that needs attention.

This election, we’re also making it easier than ever to show you civic pride with our new digital “I Voted” sticker – available now on Instagram stories! Returning your ballot? Snap a photo – whether it’s a selfie, a shot of you dropping your ballot in an official drop box or simply holding your sealed envelope – then search #WashCoVotes in Instagram’s sticker or GIF search bar to find and add the official sticker to your story!

Trust that your vote counts, and learn how elections are administered

Every election, County elections officials go to great lengths to ensure the integrity, accuracy, transparency, and security of the election process, making sure that all federal, state, and local elections are accessible and secure for all voters. Unwrap the vote-by-mail process and get a behind-the-scenes look at how elections are conducted by watching this video featuring Washington County’s Elections Manager.

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