How to Mark Your Ballot
Carefully read and follow all instructions printed on your ballot.
To ensure your vote counts: | ||
 | Use a blue or black ink pen. | |
| | Completely fill in the Oval to the left of the response of your choice. | |
To write-in a candidate whose name is not on the ballot: | |||
| Fill in the oval to the left of the write-in line for the contest you wish to cast a write-in vote. | ||
Write the candidate's first and last name on the write-in line. | |||
| Any abbreviation, misspelling, or minor variation shall be disregarded in determining the validity of the write-in vote as long as the intended candidate can be determined. | ||
 | Writing the last name only will be considered invalid (unless the individual is registered with a single name). | ||
 | ORS 254.505 "An elector may not place on the ballot a sticker bearing the name of a
person or use any other method or device, except writing or using a
voting machine, to vote for a person whose name is not printed on the
ballot. Any ballot that has a sticker or other device is void and may
not be counted." | ||
Failure to fill in the oval for the write-in will not invalidate the vote for the candidate.
Check your ballot carefully!
| | Make sure you have completely filled in the ovals next to your choices. | |
| | The Ballot may have contents printed on front and back. | |
| | You do not have to vote on all contests. Those you do vote on will still count. | |
| | You cannot change your vote once you have returned your ballot. |
If you vote for more candidates than allowed or you vote both Yes and No on a measure, it is called an overvote. Your vote will not count for that candidate or measure.
If you overvote or make a mistake on your ballot, contact the Elections Office to request a replacement ballot.
Any person who, by use of force or other means, unduly influences an elector to vote in any particular manner or to refrain from voting is subject to a fine. (ORS 254.470)
Contact the Elections Division
Contact: |
Elections | |
| 2925 NE Aloclek Drive Suite: 170 |
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| Hillsboro, OR 97124-7523 | ||
| Directions and map | ||
Mailstop: |
3 | |
Building: |
SunTech Corporate Park | |
Floor: |
1 | |
Phone: |
(503) 846-5800 | |
Fax: |
(503) 846-5810 | |
Email: |
Elections | |
