Elections Calendar

Calendar with Important Election dates

There are four regularly scheduled election dates each year in Oregon: the 2nd Tuesday in March; the 3rd Tuesday in May; the 4th Tuesday in August; and the 1st Tuesday after the first Monday in November. During odd years, the May Special Election is the only election with candidate positions scheduled. During even years, the May Primary and November General are the only elections with candidate positions scheduled. Ballot Measure referrals can be placed on the four scheduled election dates.  A recall election date occurs based on when the recall petition was filed.

Election calendars are produced by the Oregon Secretary of State's office.

2024 Election Calendar

  • May 21, 2024 Primary Election
    • Candidate Information
      • Thur. Sept. 14, 2023 - First date County and Metro candidates can file for office
      • Tue. March 12, 2024 - Candidate Filing deadline for County and Metro candidates
      • Thur. March 14, 2024 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for County and Metro candidates
    • Measure Information
      • Fri. March 1, 2024 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
      • Thur. March 21, 2024 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed)
      • Mon. March 25, 2024 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments
    • Voter Information
      • Fri. April 5, 2024 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
      • Mon. April 8, 2024 - Absentee ballots available
      • Mon. April 22, 2024 - Out of state ballots mailed
      • Tue. April 30, 2024 - Voter registration deadline
      • Wed. May 1, 2024 - Ballots mailed to voters
      • Tue. May 21, 2024 - Oregon Primary Election Day
      • Mon. June 17, 2024 - Final Election Results Certified

  • November 5, 2024 General Election
    • Candidate Information
      • Thur. July 18, 2024 - First date PUD candidates can file for office with Multnomah County Elections
      • Tue. Aug. 27, 2024 - Candidate filing deadline for PUD candidates who file with Multnomah County Elections
      • Thur. Aug. 29, 2024 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for runoff races for County and Metro candidates and PUD candidates
    • Measure Information
      • Fri. Aug. 16, 2024 - Deadline for Special District or County to file notice of ballot title with County Elections for publication
      • Thur. Sept. 5, 2024 - Measure filing deadline (completed and noticed)
      • Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 - Voters' Pamphlet deadline for measure arguments, all city candidates and SWCD candidates
    • Voter Information
      • Fri. Sept. 20, 2024 - Military/overseas ballots mailed
      • Mon. Sept. 23, 2024 - Absentee ballots available
      • Mon. Oct. 7, 2024 - Out of state ballots mailed
      • Tue. Oct. 15, 2024 - Voter registration deadline
      • Wed. Oct. 16, 2024 - Ballots mailed to voters
      • Tues. Nov. 5, 2024 - General Election Day
      • Mon. Dec. 2, 2024 - Final Election Results Certified