Nov. 8, 2022 General Election

December 5, 2022 – Final Public Test of our Vote Tally System will be at 10:00 am.  Official Final Results will be posted upon completion.  This test is open to the public for observation.  Space may be limited.

Administrative Recount Schedule:

December 5 - Batches of Ballots will be pulled as directed by the Secretary of State.

December 6 – Hand Count teams will begin at 9:00 am. 

December 7 – Hand counting will continue 9:00-5:00 until complete

December 13 – Last day to complete hand count of ballots

Voters Pamphlets

Voters' Pamphlets will be mailed to every household to arrive about a week before your ballot.  They may also be viewed online.   

Please contact our office if you receive your ballot and you have not yet received a pamphlet.  

The November 8, 2022 Clackamas County Voters Pamphlet contains all information submitted to be published by deadline.

Important Dates and Information

Sep 12, 2022 -   Measure Argument Deadline
Sep 23, 2022 -   Military and out-of-country ballots mailed
Sep 26, 2022 -   Early Ballot Request available – pick-up only

Oct 10, 2022 -   Out of State ballots mailed
Oct 18, 2022 -   Last day to register to vote
Oct 19, 2022 -   Local ballots mailed / Drop boxes opened
Oct 25, 2022 -   Public Certification Test of our vote tally system - 10:00 am / First day to begin processing ballots                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Nov 3, 2022 -    Last day for County Elections to mail ballots
Nov 4, 2022 -    As of today, voters needing a replacement ballot must make arrangements for pickup at Clackamas County Elections Office.
Nov 8, 2022 -    Election Day
Nov 29, 2022 -  Last Day to resolve ballot challenges

 

Voting Information:     

Register to Vote/Update your Registration

           Deadline: Oct. 18, 2022

Returning your ballot

          -  Drop Sites - opened 10/19 until 8 pm on Election Day

          -  Mail - Must be postmarked by Election Day and received at the Election office within 7 days.  Postage is not required!

Measure Filings

District Measure # Title Measure Argument Fee Measure Argument Deadline
Portland Community College 26-224 Bonds to construct job training space, improve classrooms, safety, technology $400 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
Metro 26-225 Renews local option levy; protects natural areas, water quality, fish $400 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Portland 26-228 Amends Charter: Changes Portland's government structure and process for electing city officials $100 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Estacada 3-584 Temporary Prohibition on Psilocybin-related businesses within Estacada $200 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Johnson City 3-585 Shall Johnson City Annex into the Library District of Clackamas County? $100 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Sandy 3-586 Prohibits psilocybin-related businesses within the City of Sandy $250 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of West Linn 3-587 Bonds to fund Water Line Replacements Required by ODOT Construction  $350 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
Clackamas County 3-588 Temporarily prohibits psilocybin-related businesses within unincorporated Clackamas County $400 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Happy Valley 3-589 Approval of Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Levy for Five Years $350 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Molalla 3-590 Prohibits Psilocybin-related business in Molalla $250 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm
City of Tualatin 34-317 Authorizes General Obligation Bonds for Trails, Parks and River Access $200 Sept 12, 2022, 5:00 pm

Measure Arguments

After measure numbers are assigned a statement may be submitted in favor or in opposition to a measure. Arguments in favor and in opposition to measures are published in the County Voters’ Pamphlet. Arguments are published, by measure, in the order that they are submitted to the County Elections Office. 

How to File:

  1. Review/Complete: Measure Argument for Voters' Pamphlet.
  2. Prepare Statement.  Statements are limited to 325 words, including Statements of Endorsement.  
  3. Proof your statement.  Arguments will be printed as provided.  Corrections to spelling and grammar will not be made.
  4. Submit.  An original hard copy and payment are required but the deadline.  
    • Fee: Cash/Check only.  See fee schedule above
    • Deadline:  September 12, 2022 at 5:00pm

 Please review the Measure Argument Instructions/fee schedule (page 2-4) for complete requirements.

Filed Candidates

County Positions

Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 2 Candidate Info Voters' Pamphlet
     Paul Savas Filing Form Candidate Statement
     Libra Forde Filing Form Candidate Statement
Clackamas County Commissioner, Position 5    
     Ben West Filing Form Candidate Statement
     Sonya Fischer Filing Form Candidate Statement
Clackamas County Clerk    
     Catherine McMullen Filing Form Candidate Statement
     Sherry Hall Filing Form Candidate Statement
Clackamas County Treasurer    
     Brian T. Nava Filing Form Candidate Statement

Cities/Districts will certify their list of Candidates by 9/8/2022. As they are received they will be linked below.

Please Note: Voters' Pamphlet filings can't be accepted until the District/City certifies the list of filed candidates to the Elections office.  

Jurisdiction Voters' Pamphlet Fee Voters' Pamphlet Deadline
City of Barlow $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Canby $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Estacada $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Gladstone $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Happy Valley $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Johnson City $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Lake Oswego $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Milwaukie $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Molalla $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Oregon City $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Portland $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Rivergrove $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Sandy $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Tualatin $50 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of West Linn $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
City of Wilsonville $100 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District $25 9/12/22 - 5:00 pm

Voters' Pamphlet Filing

Optional Candidate Statements may be filed for inclusion in the County Voters' Pamphlet. Each statement is limited to 325 words, including optional endorsements. Candidates may choose to include a headshot on a plain background.

 Candidate Statement Filing 1-2-3 

  1. Complete Forms. 
  2. Review and Proof. Filings are printed as submitted. No grammatical/spelling corrections are made. Changes are not able to be made after the deadline.
  3. Deliver forms/fees (cash or check only) by the deadline.
    • Clackamas County Elections, 1710 Red Soils Ct, Suite 100,Oregon City, OR 97045      
    • Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm / Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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