Clackamas County Elections Urges Voters to Check Ballot Status Ahead of  November 3, 2026 General Election

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Oregon City, OR – Clackamas County Elections mailed ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election to eligible voters on Wednesday, Oct. 14. 

Voters who have not yet received a ballot by mail delivery on Oct. 22 are urged to follow these three steps:

  • Contact Clackamas County Elections to check on the status of their ballot.
  • Make any needed voter registration updates. 
  • Request that a replacement ballot be issued, if needed.

“If you have not yet received your ballot or need to replace it, there’s still time left before Election Day on Nov. 3,” said County Clerk Catherine McMullen. “But don’t wait until the last minute - ensure you receive your ballot by following up with our office as soon as you can.”

Voters can email elections@clackamas.us, call 503-655-8510, or visit a voter service location in Oregon City or Happy Valley for assistance. 

Voters can also request a replacement ballot using the online Replacement Ballot Request form at clackamas.us/elections/ballot-request. Replacement ballots can be mailed or picked up at a voter service location.

Voter assistance and replacement ballots are available at two voter service locations: the Happy Valley Vote Center inside the Happy Valley Library and the Oregon City elections office.

Each voter service location is staffed by sworn election officials. Citizens can replace a lost or damaged ballot, update voter registration information, get voting assistance if they have a disability, get voting assistance in a preferred language, return their voted ballot, or vote in person. Voters can choose the location that works best for them.

Happy Valley Vote Center

Inside the Happy Valley Library

13793 SE Sieben Park Way

Happy Valley OR 97015

OPEN Oct. 19 – Nov. 3


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, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Make a mistake or change your mind?  You can correct your ballot.

If you make a mistake or change your mind while marking your ballot, you can correct it yourself. Cross off the choice you do not want and circle the choice that you do want. Make your choice clear so that your intent is understood, and your vote can be counted. If you are unable to correct your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot.


Remember to sign your ballot return envelope.

The most important thing is to remember to sign in the signature box on the ballot return envelope. Your ballot cannot be counted if you do not sign the return envelope. Every signature is checked against the registration signature on file. The signatures must match for the ballot to be counted. If you forget to sign or your signature does not match you will be notified so that you can take action to ensure that your vote can be counted.

Return your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site.

We recommend returning your ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site as soon as you are done voting.  If you choose to mail your ballot, mail your ballot back no later than Tuesday, Oct. 27, one week before Election Day. Ballots can be mailed back with a valid postmark or returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. 

Clackamas County Elections has 26 Official Ballot Drop Sites open until 8 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026. Clackamas County voters can use a new online tool that helps voters locate their nearest Official Ballot Drop Site and get driving directions in seconds. Voters can visit bit.ly/Clackamas-OR on their phone or computer to access the Clackamas County Official Ballot Drop Site Locator Tool.  They are also listed in the County Voters’ Pamphlet and on the county elections website: clackamas.us/elections/official-ballot-drop-sites. 

Sign up for Track Your Ballot! Voters can sign up for Track Your Ballot to know when their ballot is received by Clackamas County Elections and accepted for counting. Voters can sign up at clackamas.us/elections/track-your-ballot.

For more voter information about the upcoming election, visit Make a Plan to Vote: A Voter’s Guide to the November 3, 3036 General 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