November 3, 2026 General Election

 

November 3, 2026 General Election
June 3, 2026 First day to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for local offices filled at general election. (ORS 221.180)
August 14, 2026 Last day for governing body to file referral text or prepared ballot title in order to complete challenge period by deadline to file notice of measure election. (OAR 165-014-0005)
August 18, 2026

Last day for elected incumbent candidate to file declaration of candidacy or nominating petition for general election. (ORS 221.180, 249.722)

August 25, 2026

Last day for candidate, other than elected incumbent, to file declaration of  candidacy or nominating petition for general election. (ORS 221.180, 249.722)

Last day to file candidate statements for county voters’ pamphlet.
(ORS 251.335, OAR 165-022-0010) Morrow County does not produce a County pamphlet
 

State by petition or fee State Pamphlet information due August 25, 2026 by 5:00PM  State Quick Guide

August 28, 2026

Last day for candidate to withdraw. (ORS 249.180)

September 3, 2026 Last day to file or withdraw notice of measure election and any required explanatory statement. (ORS 254.095, 254.103, 255.085; OAR 165-022-0010)
September 18, 2026 Military/Overseas voters’ ballots mailed. (ORS 253.065)
October 5, 2026

Out of state voters’ ballots mailed. (ORS 253.065, 254.470)

October 13, 2026 Last day to register to vote. Registration cards postmarked by this date or submitted online no later than 11:59 PM are valid. (ORS 247.025)
October 14- 20,                  2026  Official ballots mailed. (ORS 254.470)
November 3, 2026

GENERAL ELECTION DAY: The Morrow County Clerk’s Office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ballots must be delivered to the County Clerk’s Office, 100 S Court St., RM. 102 Heppner, OR no later than 8:00 p.m. on this date. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked by           election day. (ORS 254.470; 253.070) Or use any county drop site in the      state, until 8 p.m. Election Day.

November 10, 2026

Last day to receive valid postmarked ballots by mail. (ORS 253.070, ORS 254.470) 

November 18, 2026

Challenged ballots available for public inspection. (ORS 254.431)

 

November 24, 2026  
 

Last day to resolve ballot challenges. (ORS 254.426, 254.431)
November 30, 2026 Last day to certify election. (ORS 254.545; 255.295)
December 15, 2026 December 16, 2026

Last day to file recount demand. (ORS 258.161)
Last day for individuals nominated or elected by write-in to file acceptance forms (ORS 254.548)