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Oregon City, OR – With just seven days remaining until the May 19, 2026 Primary Election, Clackamas County voters still have time to cast their ballots.
Voters can complete their ballots from anywhere and return them either by mail or to an official ballot drop site. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, May 19,2026. To ensure timely delivery, Clerk Catherine McMullen recommends mailing ballots today or returning them to an official ballot drop site after May 12.
As the end of the day, Monday May 11, voter participation stands at 11.32%.
“Oregon makes voting accessible for every citizen,” said Clerk Catherine McMullen. “Strong participation starts with returning your ballot early and making sure your voice is included.”
As Election Day approaches, Clerk McMullen encourages voters to keep the following in mind:
Check that you’ve received your ballot.
Ballots were mailed to eligible voters on April 29. If you have not received yours, contact Clackamas County Elections to check its status, update your registration, or request a replacement.
Voters can:
- Email elections@clackamas.us
- Call 503-655-8510
- Visit a voter service location in Oregon City or Happy Valley
- Request a replacement ballot online at clackamas.us/elections/ballot-request
Replacement ballots can be mailed or picked up at a voter service location.
Sign up for Track Your Ballot.
This free service notifies voters when their ballot is received and accepted for counting. Sign up at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot.
Visit a voter service location for help.
Voter service locations in Oregon City and Happy Valley provide in-person assistance and replace ballots. Services include:
- Replacing lost or damaged ballots
- Updating voter registration
- Voting assistance for voters with disabilities
- Language assistance
- Returning ballots or voting in person
Locations are staffed by sworn election officiations, and voters may choose whichever site is most convenient.
Voter Service Locations
Happy Valley Vote Center
Inside the Happy Valley Library
13793 SE Sieben Park Way
Happy Valley OR 97015
OPEN May 4 - 19
Clackamas County Elections Office
Oregon City Red Soils Campus
1710 Red Soils Ct., Suite 100
Oregon City OR 97045
OPEN Year-round
Hours for both locations:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Election Day, Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Returning your ballot by mail
The United States Postal Service (USPS) prioritizes election mail but advises voters to send ballots early. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, May 19 and received within seven days. Clerk McMullen recommends mailing your ballot back today or returning to an official ballot drop site after May 12.
Use an Official Ballot Drop Site.
Clackamas County Elections has 26 official ballot drop sites open until 8 p.m. on Election Day, May 19, 2026. Those official ballot drop sites marked with an asterisk have drive-up ballot drop access.
Boring
Clackamas County Bank*, 28500 SE Highway 212
Canby
Canby Civic Building, 222 NE 2nd Ave.
Canby – Arneson Garden*, 249 S Sequoia Parkway
Colton
ColtonTel*, 20983 S Highway 211
Damascus
Damascus Square*, 19830-20000 SE Hwy 212
Estacada
Estacada City Hall, 475 SE Main St.
Estacada Public Library*, 502 NW Wade St.
Gladstone
Gladstone Civic Center, 18505 Portland Ave.
Happy Valley
Happy Valley City Hall*, 16000 SE Misty Dr.
Happy Valley Library, 13793 SE Sieben Park Way
Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego City Hall*, 380 A Ave.
Lake Oswego – Westlake Park*, 14165 Bunick Dr.
Milwaukie / Oak Lodge
Clackamas Community College – Harmony Campus, 7738 SE Harmony Road
Milwaukie City Hall, 10501 SE Main St.
Milwaukie Public Safety Building, 3200 SE Harrison St.
NEW LOCATION Oak Lodge Library/Concord Community Center*, 3783 SE Concord Road
Molalla
Molalla Public Library*, 201 E 5th St.
Oregon City
Clackamas County Clerk and Elections*, 1710 Red Soils Ct.
Clackamas Community College – Oregon City Campus*, 19600 Molalla Ave. (Official Ballot drop Site is located in the student drop-off area, that is near the Tri-Met bus station and the Orange parking lot by Rook Hall.)
Oregon City – City Hall*, 625 Center St.
Sandy
Sandy City Hall, 39250 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy Public Library*, 38980 Proctor Blvd.
Welches
Hoodland Public Library, 24525 E Welches Road
West Linn
West Linn City Hall, 22500 Salamo Road
West Linn Public Library, 1595 Burns St.
Wilsonville
Wilsonville City Hall*, 29799 Town Center Loop E
Election observation opportunities
Members of the public are welcome to observe ballot processing and other election operations at the Clackamas County Election office in Oregon City. Designated observation areas are available to provide transparency into election processes.
The observation schedule is posted on the Clackamas County Election website. No advance sign-up is required, and visitors are accommodated as space allows, with consideration for safety and ongoing operations.
For more voter information about the upcoming election, visit Ready. Set. VOTE! A Voter’s Guide to the May 19, 2026 Primary Election (available in English plus six languages). To learn more about voting and elections in Clackamas County, visit clackamas.us/elections.
Contacts: Catherine McMullen, County Clerk and Justin Larsen, Elections Manager | countyclerk@clackamas.us or 503-655-8510