Ballots mailed for November 7, Special Election to voters in participating districts

Ballots for the November 7, 2023, Special Election start getting mailed today. Only registered Washington County voters in the following districts will be voting on measures in the current election:

• City of Cornelius
• Cornelius Rural Fire Protection District
• Gaston Rural Fire Protection District
• Scappoose School District
• West Linn-Wilsonville School District

If you are not registered to vote in one of the districts listed above, you will not receive a ballot in this election.

Check your mailbox for your ballot. If by October 27, 2023, you have not received your ballot, you can request a replacement ballot by using the Ballot Request Form at washcovotes.org or contact the Elections Office at 503-846-5800.

Mailbox or Drop Box, We’re Ready

The voting deadline is 8 p.m. on the day of the election, Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked by Election Day. Ballots deposited in an official drop box must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. As of January 1, 2022, Oregon allows for ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and received no later than seven days after an election to be accepted and counted.

November 7, 2023, Election Dropsite Locations

We have four dropsite locations available during the current election. The following drop sites will be available after the ballots are mailed on October 18, 2023. They will remain open until 8 p.m. election night.

Cornelius

Cornelius City Hall/Library - Map
1355 N Barlow Street, Cornelius 97113

Forest Grove

Forest Grove City Library - Map
Pacific Avenue, near Birch St. intersection, Forest Grove 97116

Hillsboro

Washington County Elections Office - Map
2925 NE Aloclek Dr, Hillsboro 97124

Tualatin

Tualatin City Hall - Map
18880 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin 97062

Voter Resources

• Current Voters’ Pamphlet available online.
• Find what measures are on this election cycle’s ballot for Washington County voters.
• Election maps, view your district, important legislative and commissioner details.
• Track your ballot status through BallotTrax or Oregonvotes.gov.
• Watch these voter educational videos to learn more about the ballot process and how to properly mark your ballot.