May 19, 2026 Primary Election

Important dates for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election

• For Candidates
  • 09/11/25    First day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/10/26    Last day for candidate to file for office
  • 03/12/26    Last day for candidate’s statement to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
  • 03/13/26    Last day to withdraw candidacy
     
• For Districts & Jurisdictions
  • 02/27/26    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period
  • 03/19/26    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • 03/23/26    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet
     
• For Voters
  • 04/04/26    Ballots mailed to military/overseas voters
  • 04/20/26    Ballots mailed to out of state voters
  • 04/28/26    Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation
  • 04/29/26    Ballots mailed to voters
  • 05/01/26    Deschutes County drop boxes open
  • 05/14/26    Last day Election Official to mail replacement ballots to voters
     
• 05/19/26    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

      Nonpartisan Positions:
      (Office & Election Requirements for County Candidates)

• County Assessor, 4 year term
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• County Clerk, 4 year term
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• County Commissioner Position #1, 4 year term
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• County Commissioner Position #3, 4 year term
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• County Commissioner Position #4, 4 year term
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• County Commissioner Position #5, 4 year term
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• County Sheriff, 4 year term
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• County Treasurer, 4 year term
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      State Candidates

​Filed Measures

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 05/04/26: 

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

• Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as soon after 8:00 PM as practicable. Additional Election Night Results will be provided until all viable ballots received are processed.
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM
• Monday, June 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM