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May 19th, 2026

Primary Election Information



 
To register to vote, update your registration, or change your political party go to oregonvotes.gov. The deadline for new voters to register for the May 19th, 2026, Primary Election is April 28th, 2026. Ballots will begin to be mailed to local voters on April 28th, 2026.  
 



May 19th, 2026 Primary Election Important Voter Dates

September 10th, 2025 Number of Precinct Committeepersons per precinct calculated.

September 11th, 2025 - First day for major party or nonpartisan candidate to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition. Includes precinct committeeperson.

September 11th, 2025 - Last day for partisan candidate to register as member of major political party to satisfy 180-day membership requirement. 

March 10th, 2026 - Last Day for candidates to file a declaration of candidacy or nominating petition. 

March 13th, 2026 - Last day to withdraw candidacy.

April 3rd, 2026 - Military & overseas ballots mailed.

April 6th, 2026 - Absentee ballots are available at the Hood River County Elections office.

April 20th, 2026 - Out of state ballots mailed.

April 28th, 2026 - Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation. New Oregon voters can register to vote online at oregonvotes.gov, mail a voter registration form, or register in person.

April 29th, 2026 - Local ballots mailed to voters

May 14th, 2026 - Last day Elections Official to mail replacement or absentee ballots to voters.

May 19th, 2026 - Primary Election Day - The Hood River County election office is open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Ballots deposited in an official drop box must be received by 8:00 pm on election day. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked before 8:00 pm on election day. 



 Filed Candidates - Filings will be added as they are received

 

County Commissioner Chair

 

County Commissioner District 1

County Commissioner District 3

 


 Filed Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs) Filings will be added as they are received

 

Democratic Party

 

Republican Party

 



 

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Manuals and Forms from The Oregon Secretary of State's Office