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Douglas County Clerk: May Primary Election Update - Ballots Arriving Soon And Must Be Cast By May 21 - 05/01/24

(Douglas County, Oregon) – Ballots for the upcoming May 21, 2024, Primary Election will be arriving in the mail soon for registered voters in Douglas County. 

            Ballots must be cast no later than 8:00 pm on May 21, 2024.  Douglas County voters can use either the United States Postal Service or any official ballot drop site in Oregon to cast their ballot through 8:00 pm on Election Day.  If you use the USPS, mailing your ballot at least one week in advance of Election Day is strongly recommended.  If you take your ballot to the Post Office on or near Election Day, ask them to stamp your envelope with a hand-cancellation stamp (postmark).  To find a nearby official ballot drop site, visit Douglas County Ballot Drop Site Locations. 

The Douglas County Clerk would like to remind voters:

  • All registered voters will receive a ballot based on their residential address and political party affiliation as of the registration deadline, which is Today, April 30, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
  • In order to receive an official ballot for the May Primary Election, you must be registered to vote, and your voter registration must be up to date. 
    • Registered Oregon voters who need to update their registration information, other than party affiliation, have until 8:00 pm on May 21, 2024.
    • Recent registration changes may occur after ballots were printed and may cause a second ballot to be issued.  This ballot will contain a blue slip of paper and is the correct ballot to cast.
  • If registered voters haven’t received their ballot by Friday, May 10, 2024, please contact or visit the Douglas County Clerk’s Office located in Room 124 of the Courthouse.
  • Before turning in a ballot, make sure you have reviewed and completed both sides of the ballot.
  • Make sure you sign your ballot envelope, where it lists your printed name and address.
  • Make sure you sign the ballot return envelope in the same manner as your most current voter registration card.  For reference, see your signature on your Oregon Driver License or ID.

            For more information about the May 21, 2024, Primary Election, please visit the Douglas County Elections Webpage.  For Voter Education and Outreach support please contact Douglas County Elections Division at (541) 440-4252 or email us at elections@douglascountyor.gov. Additional information can be found on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website at oregonvotes.gov or by calling 1.866.673.VOTE.

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Contact Dan Loomis, County Clerk, Douglas County Clerk’s Office (541) 440-4325 - dan.loomis@douglascountyor.gov 

Douglas County Clerk: May Primary Election Update - Ballots Arriving Soon And Must Be Cast By May 21 - 05/01/24

(Douglas County, Oregon) – Ballots for the upcoming May 21, 2024, Primary Election will be arriving in the mail soon for registered voters in Douglas County. 

            Ballots must be cast no later than 8:00 pm on May 21, 2024.  Douglas County voters can use either the United States Postal Service or any official ballot drop site in Oregon to cast their ballot through 8:00 pm on Election Day.  If you use the USPS, mailing your ballot at least one week in advance of Election Day is strongly recommended.  If you take your ballot to the Post Office on or near Election Day, ask them to stamp your envelope with a hand-cancellation stamp (postmark).  To find a nearby official ballot drop site, visit Douglas County Ballot Drop Site Locations. 

The Douglas County Clerk would like to remind voters:

  • All registered voters will receive a ballot based on their residential address and political party affiliation as of the registration deadline, which is Today, April 30, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.
  • In order to receive an official ballot for the May Primary Election, you must be registered to vote, and your voter registration must be up to date. 
    • Registered Oregon voters who need to update their registration information, other than party affiliation, have until 8:00 pm on May 21, 2024.
    • Recent registration changes may occur after ballots were printed and may cause a second ballot to be issued.  This ballot will contain a blue slip of paper and is the correct ballot to cast.
  • If registered voters haven’t received their ballot by Friday, May 10, 2024, please contact or visit the Douglas County Clerk’s Office located in Room 124 of the Courthouse.
  • Before turning in a ballot, make sure you have reviewed and completed both sides of the ballot.
  • Make sure you sign your ballot envelope, where it lists your printed name and address.
  • Make sure you sign the ballot return envelope in the same manner as your most current voter registration card.  For reference, see your signature on your Oregon Driver License or ID.

            For more information about the May 21, 2024, Primary Election, please visit the Douglas County Elections Webpage.  For Voter Education and Outreach support please contact Douglas County Elections Division at (541) 440-4252 or email us at elections@douglascountyor.gov. Additional information can be found on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website at oregonvotes.gov or by calling 1.866.673.VOTE.

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Contact Dan Loomis, County Clerk, Douglas County Clerk’s Office (541) 440-4325 - dan.loomis@douglascountyor.gov