March 14, 2023 Special Election

Important dates for the March 14, 2023 Special Election:

For Candidates Filing for Office
- 01/12/23 Last day for candidate to file for office
- 01/17/23 Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in county voters’ pamphlet
For Districts & Jurisdictions Filing Measures
- 12/16/22 Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
- 01/12/23 Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  - County (SEL 801)
  - City (SEL 802)
  - District (SEL 803)
- 01/17/23 Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
For Voters
- 01/28/23 Ballots mailed to military/overseas voters
- 02/13/23 Ballots mailed to out of state voters
- 02/21/23 Last day to register to vote
- 02/22/23 Ballots mailed to voters
- 02/24/23 Redmond ballot drop boxes open
- 03/09/23 Last day Election Official to mail replacement ballots to voters
- 03/14/23 Election Day

Don't forget to sign your ballot!

Candidate Filing Forms

You may complete the forms on your computer by tabbing through the fields and typing the appropriate information. After completing the form, print and sign it before submitting it, with payment if required, to the elections office by the filing deadline. These forms are also available at the Deschutes County Clerk's office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Ste 202, Bend, OR 97703.

March 14, 2023 Candidate Election Information
SEL190: Candidate Filing - District
SEL150: Candidate Filing - Withdrawal
SEL338: Petition Submission - Candidate, Voters' Pamphlet