May 17, 2022 Primary Election

Important dates for the May 17, 2022 Primary Election

• For Candidates
  • 09/09/21    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/08/22    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/10/22    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
  • 03/11/22    Last day to withdraw candidacy
     
• For Districts & Jurisdictions
  • 02/25/22    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period
  • 03/17/22    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • 03/21/22    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
     
• For Voters
  • 04/02/22    Ballots mailed to military/overseas voters
  • 04/18/22    Ballots mailed to out of state voters
  • 04/26/22    Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation
  • 04/27/22    Ballots mailed to voters
  • 04/29/22    Deschutes County drop boxes open
  • 05/12/22    Last day Election Official to mail replacement ballots to voters
     
• 05/17/22    Election Day

          Don't forget to sign your ballot return envelope!

Candidate and Measure Filing Information

• Candidate filing information and forms
• State/Federal and judicial candidates file with Oregon Secretary of State's office - List of open offices
• Measure filing information and forms

Filed Candidates

     Partisan Positions:

• County Commissioner Position #1, 4 year term
  • Tony DeBone
  • Scott Stuart
  • ​Oliver Tatom
  • Thomas McManus (Withdrawn)
     
• County Commissioner Position #3, 4 year term
  • Patti Adair
  • ​Morgan Schmidt

     Nonpartisan Positions:

• County Assessor, 4 year term
  • ​Scot Langton
     
• County Clerk, 4 year term (This contest moves to November General Election if less than three candidates file.)
  • ​Steve Dennison
     
• Justice of the Peace, 6 year term
  • Charles Fadeley

      State Candidates

​Filed Measures

• 9-144 - Sunriver Service District - Ten-Year Local Option Levy
• 9-145 - Bonds to Construct New Redmond Police Department Public Safety Facility
• 9-146 - Cloverdale RFPD Five-Year Local Option Tax for District Staffing

Filed Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs)

     Democratic Party
     Republican Party

Other Information

County Voters' Pamphlet
     Download audio version here.
State Voters' Pamphlet

Official Ballot Drop-site Locations

Returns as of 5/16/22: 24%

Election Results Reporting Schedule -- Pursuant to OAR 165-007-0550 (4)

• Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as soon after 8:00 PM as practicable. Additional Election Night Results will be provided until all viable ballots received are processed.
• Wednesday, May 25, 2022, by 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 8, 2022, by 5:00 PM
• Monday, June 13, 2022, by 5:00 PM