​​The Next Election is May 20, 2025

On May 20, 2025, all counties in Oregon will hold a special election. May elections in odd numbered years select representatives for local districts, such as school boards, water districts or transportation districts.

Visit your county elections website to learn more about what’s on your ballot this year.

Oregon Drop Box Locator​

Oregon statute (ORS 254.155) requires the Secretary of State to complete a random order of the letters for the alphabet to determine the order in which the names of the candidates will appear on the ballot.

The alphabet for the May 20, 2025, Special Election is:
S, Q, T, I, G, Y, O, W, R, Z, F, N, J, H, V, X, D, E, C, M, B, P, U, K, L, A 

May 20, 2025, Order of Candidates Names on the Ballot​​

Learn About Voting

• Learn about the candidates and any measures on the ballot by contacting your County Elections Officials.
• May 20, 2025 Voters’ Pamphlets Translations​
  
• Learn how voting in Oregon works and what steps we take to make sure it’s safe and secure.

The Oregon Elections Division is committed to providing voters with accurate information about elections in Oregon. Always use trusted information from an official source. Contact the Oregon Elections Division at 503-986-1518 or elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov​.

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