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Oregon City, OR – With just seven days remaining until the November 3, 2026 General Election, Clackamas County voters still have time to vote.
To ensure timely delivery, Clerk Catherine McMullen recommends voters mail their completed ballot today. After that, voters should return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site.
“Oregon gives citizens several ways to return their ballots,” said Clerk Catherine McMullen. “Returning your ballot early helps election officials process it as soon as possible and supports timely results reporting.”
Mailed ballots must have a valid postmark on or before Election Day, Nov. 3, and be received within seven days after Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 10). Ballots deposited at an Official Ballot Drop Site must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters can complete their ballots from anywhere and return them either by mail or to an Official Ballot Drop Site. Clackamas County Elections has 26 Official Ballot Drop Sites available 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on 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 use the Clackamas County Official Ballot Drop Site Locator Tool on a phone or computer to find a nearby site and get driving directions
As of midday, Monday, Oct. 26, voter participation stood at 23.67%.
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 Oct. 14. If you have not received your ballot, contact Clackamas County Elections to check its status, update your registration, or request a replacement as follows:
- 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 replacement ballots. Services include:
- Replacing lost or damaged ballots
- Updating voter registration
- Voting assistance for voters with disabilities
- Language assistance
- Returning ballots
- Voting in-person
Locations are staffed by sworn election officials, 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 Through 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.
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, Nov. 3 and received within seven days. If you choose to use the mail, Clerk McMullen recommends mailing your ballot back today or returning to an official ballot drop site after Oct. 27.
Election Observation Opportunities
Members of the public are welcome to observe ballot processing and other election operations at the Clackamas County Elections Office in Oregon City. Designated observation areas provide a view of election processes.
The observation schedule is posted on the Clackamas County Elections 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 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