November 3, 2020 General Election

Be prepared for the Nov. 3 General Election (click here)

• Returns as of 11/03/20: 79.81%

Important dates for the November 3, 2020 General Election:

• 08/14/20    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period
• 08/25/20    Last day for candidate to file
• 08/27/20    Last day for county candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet
• 09/03/20    Last day for a SEL 801, SEL 802 or SEL 803 and Explanatory Statement to be filed
• 09/08/20    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet for candidates that file with governing body other than County Clerk
• 09/08/20    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
• 10/14/20    Local Ballots mailed
• 10/27/20    Recommended last day to mail ballots to County Clerk
• 11/03/20    Election Day: Ballots must be received by 8 pm on Election Day to be counted, postmarks do not count.

          Don't forget to sign your ballot!

Candidate and Measure Filing Forms

Please click here to access required Candidate and Measure filing forms. Also included are the appropriate forms for Voter Pamphlet submittals. 

Candidates
     Partisan Positions:

• County Commissioner Position #2, 4 year term
  • Phil Chang
  • Phil Henderson

     Nonpartisan Positions:

• County Sheriff, 4 year term
  • ​L. Shane Nelson
  • Scott Schaier
     
• County Treasurer, 4 year term​
  • ​​Greg Munn
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• City Councils
  • ​City of Bend
  • City of La Pine
  • City of Redmond
  • City of Sisters
         
• Department of Agriculture:  Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
   
• ​State Candidates

​Measures

• 9-134 Deschutes County - Concerning ADDITIONAL commercial marijuana businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County
• 9-135 City of Bend - Bonds for Traffic Flow, East-West Connections, Neighborhood Safety Improvements
• 9-136 Two Rivers Special Road District - Renewable 5-year Option Tax for District Dust Abatement
• 9-137 West La Pine Livestock District - Annexation of Land into West La Pine Livestock District (Petition 1)
• 9-138 West La Pine Livestock District - Annexation of Land into West La Pine Livestock District (Petition 2)
• 9-139 Deschutes Public Library District - BONDS TO RENOVATE, UPGRADE, CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP LIBRARY FACILITIES
• 9-140 Redmond School District #2J - BONDS TO INCREASE SAFETY, SECURITY, HEALTH; REPAIR SCHOOLS; ADD CLASSROOMS

Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet
State Voters' Pamphlet

Official Ballot Drop-site Locations

2020 Coloring Contest Details

Attention Military and Overseas Voters
Due to mail disruptions throughout the world because of COVID-19, we encourage all overseas Oregon voters to contact our office, or email the State Elections Division at elections.sos@oregon.gov to discuss options for you to receive/return your ballot. Additional information can also be found on the State Elections Division's website at oregonvotes.gov/military.