Current Election - Official Website for Hood River County, OR

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 3rd, 2026 - Last day for incumbent candidates to file a declaration on candidacy or nominating petition per HB 4024 Section 17b. (Does not apply to PCP's)

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 Measures

Notice of Measure Election - Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District

Notice is Hereby Given that two notices of measure election for the May 19th, 2026 Primary Election have been referred by the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District and filed with the Elections Office of Hood River County, Oregon on March 10th, 2026.

SEL 803 - Measure 14-83 - Bonds to Construct a Rebuilt Aquatic Center

SEL 803 - Measure 14-84 - Five-year Levy for Park Maintenance, Operations, and Recreation Services

Filed Candidates - Filings will be added as they are received

County Commissioner Chair