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Voter Turnout Reaches a Healthy 65.48% for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Oregon City, OR – As of 6:43 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, Clackamas County Elections had accepted 210,860 ballots, with initial voter turnout reaching a high of 65.48% for the November 3, 2026 General Election. 

“Turnout has been steady throughout this election cycle in Clackamas County,” said Clerk Catherine McMullen. “Our office received 49,770 ballots on Election Day alone.”  

In comparison, the November 2022 General Election had a final turnout of 69.06% in Clackamas County.

Election Day is Today for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Return your voted ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site before 8 p.m. tonight.

Oregon City, OR – Today, Nov. 3, is Election Day. Ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election must be returned to an Official Ballot Drop Site or mailed with a valid postmark before 8 p.m. tonight.

“If you still have your ballot, don’t worry, make time to get it turned in! Bring it directly to an Official Drop Site before 8 p.m. tonight, so your vote can be counted,” said Clerk Catherine McMullen. 

Clackamas County Elections Offers Saturday Voter Services at Two Locations

Oregon City, OR - Clackamas County Elections will provide extended in-person voter services on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both the Oregon City Elections Office and the Happy Valley Vote Center.

“If you need a replacement ballot, or need voting assistance, you can visit either of Clackamas County’s two voter service locations during our extended hours this Saturday,” said Clerk Catherine McMullen.

Clerk McMullen Recommends that Voters Mail Ballots Today or Use an Official Ballot Drop Site After Oct. 27

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. 

Clackamas County Elections Opens Vote Center Inside the Happy Valley Library for November 3, 2026 General Election

Happy Valley Vote Center is open today, Oct. 19 through Election Day, Nov. 3.

Happy Valley, OR – Clackamas County Elections will open the pop-up vote center inside the Happy Valley Library starting Monday, Oct. 19 for voters needing assistance for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The Happy Valley Vote Center provides a closer choice for voters in Happy Valley, Sandy, Damascus and other north-east communities.

Clackamas County Elections Mails Ballots to More Than 324,000 Voters

Twenty-six Official Ballot Drop Sites and two service locations available for November 3, 2026 General Election

Oregon City, OR — Clackamas County Elections is mailing ballots to over 324,000 voters today for the November 3, 2026 General Election. 

Voters who have not received their “Official Election Mail” ballot by Oct. 22 should contact Clackamas County Elections at 503-655-8510 or elections@clackamas.us. 

Get Vote Ready for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Voters are encouraged to include Track Your Ballot as part of their voting plan.

Oregon City, OR – Clerk Catherine McMullen is encouraging Clackamas County voters to sign up for Track Your Ballot in advance of the November 3, 2026 General Election, “Track Your Ballot allows my office to send email, text, or voice notifications to voters who sign up about the status of their ballot from mailed to received and accepted for counting. It will let you know when your general election ballot is on its way!”