04/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/12/2024 14:54
The May 21, 2024 Primary Election is underway, and the Deschutes County Elections Office is sharing some important information with voters as they prepare to exercise their right to vote.
If you are an active registered voter in the county, you should expect to receive an official primary ballot by mail in early May. Once you vote your ballot, you can return it either by mail or at any of the secure, official drop boxesavailable throughout Deschutes County.
In Oregon, the two major political parties, Democratic and Republican, havechosen to hold closed primaries. This means that only voters who are affiliated with one of these political parties can vote in that party's primary.
"Nonaffiliated voters and voters affiliated with a different political party than the Democratic or Republican parties will still receive ballots for this election, but only for non-partisan contests, like judicial offices, County Commissioner or local measures," said County Clerk Steve Dennison.
"It is recommended that voters review their registration online or call our office to ensure their information is up to date. Voters can access, review and update their information through theMy Voteportal on theSecretary of State's website."
Here is some important information and dates you should know for the 2024 Primary Election:
Preliminary election results will be available on the Deschutes County Clerk website starting at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
You can find more information and the answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the County Clerk/Elections website.
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Media Contact:Steve Dennison, County Clerk(541) 388-6544