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Dear Deschutes County Voter:
This is your May 19, 2026 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet provided by your Deschutes County
Clerk's Office. It contains information about candidates and measures from local jurisdictions within
the boundaries of Deschutes County.
This pamphlet contains the ballot measures and explanatory statements designed to provide impar-
tial information. It also contains paid arguments for or against certain measures. Candidates may
also pay to place a statement in this pamphlet.
Ballots will be mailed on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 to each registered voter. Here are a few things
you should know:
♦Mail your voted ballot in your postage -paid return envelope or drop it off at an official drop site
location by 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Ballots that are mailed, postmarked by the United
States Postal Service (USPS) by 8 pm on Election Day and received by the Clerk's Office by
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 will be accepted. Remember to sign your ballot return envelope.
Drop sites open Friday, [flay 1. Check the Official Baflot Drop Sites page in this pamphlet for
ifore,Oetails.
Candidate names on your ballot will appear in random alphabetical order. In accordance wko.
ORS 254.155, random ordering of the letters is conducted prior to an election.
Rot all the candidates or measures in this Toters' Pamphlet will be on your ballot. Tour residerta;
address determines those districts for which you may vote. Your official ballot will contain only
those issues on which you are eligible to vote, based on where you live.
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your ballot that are not in thisToters' Pamphlet.
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please update your voter registration by completing the voter registration card located at the back
of this pamphlet.
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Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. These translations can
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Election Information
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Directions to Your Newest Ballot Drop Sites...............................................................................................................
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PrimaryElection Mechanics.......................................................................................................................................
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The Elections Process in Deschutes County............................................................................................................
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Deschutes County Clerk's Office Elections Website................................................................................................
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Accessible Voting in Deschutes County...................................................................................................................9-29
AboutMeasure Types...............................................................................................................................................
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 1
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What is a Primary Election?
Primary elections are partisan elections that major political parties use to nominate candidates
to run for partisan offices in general elections. Minor political parties nominate candidates to run
for partisans offices in the general election according to party rule, and those candidates do not
appear on the primary election ballot. Winning candidates of a general election are elected into
office. Partisan offices include U.S. President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor,
Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, State Senator, and State Representative.
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well as minor party affiliated voters. An open primary is an election that does not require voters
to be affiliated with a political party to vote for partisan candidates.
Primary Elections in Oregon
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for candidates of the same party. At the primary election, voters who are not registered in
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judges, which all registered voters may vote on. Major political parties (the Democratic and
Republican parties) have the option of opening up their primary elections to allow nonaffiliated
voters to vote in the party's primary. If the parties choose not to open up their primaries, only
voters registered with the Democratic or Republican parties may vote for those parties' candi-
dates for partisan offices.
Primary Elections in Deschutes County
All county positions in Deschutes County are nonpartisan. This means all voters will receive a
ballot containing the same county offices.
Closed Primary System
For the May 19, 2026 Primary Election, the Democratic and Republican parties have chosen
to close their primaries to voters not affiliated with their parties. Only voters registered with the
Democratic or Republican parties may vote for those parties' candidates for partisan offices.
All other voters will receive a nonpartisan ballot. To change your party affiliation, please update
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fire stations. The District does not employ a full-time mechanic and
tasks- This has created challengesin-c orr•�g preventive main-
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(This information furnished by Anthony D. Prior, Sisters -Camp Sherman
Rural Fire Protection District.)
Explanatory Statement
fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue services,
wildfire response, and community risk reduction services to a
rural service area of approximately 800 square miles.
riod, while dedicated emergency response staffing levels have
not increased in more than fifteen years. Medical emergencies
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have increased fildfire preparedness year-round
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Eight years ago, I dropped dead. I was chatting with a friend,
Clyde Dildine, at the Sisters Athletic Club (SAC) when I col-
lapsed and crumpled to the ground. Clyde checked for a pulse
and heartbeat. I had none. He immediately began administer-
ing CPR which, miraculously, he was well trained to do.
The SAC contacted emergency services while Clyde kept me
alive until a team of paramedics from Sisters Camp -Sherman
Fire District arrived. Employing a defibrillator, they restored
my heartbeat and pulse and transported me by ambulance to
St. Charles Hospital. Following heart surgery, I was placed in
medically induced hypothermia and a coma. I opened my eyes
a few days later. I was alive and there was no brain damage.
The paramedics from the fire district provided outstanding
emergency care. Upon arrival they immediately took control of
the situation and did everything exactly right when there was
no room for error. When I needed emergency services, they
were there.
I had suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (ZZ&� without warning
or any history of heart problems. Statistically, 93% of those
who experience SCA do not survive and the majority that do
suffer brain damage. The emergency response I received
paramedics from our Fire District saved both my life and brain
function.
The Sisters -Camp Sherman Fire District is a cornerstone and
0 ndisoensable oart of the Sisters community- It has seen a 63%
increase in calls for help in the past 10 years with, unfortu-
nately, no increase in emergency response staff. As in my
case, time is critical in emergencies. To maintain the quality
and timeliness of emergency care I received, the department
urgently needs the additional resources included in Measure
# 9-182. Your life, or the life of a loved one, may someday
depend on it. Please support this local levy option.
(This information furnished by David Adler.)
Thursday Afternoon, Auciust 21, 2025
A few miles west of Lake Billy Chinook and a lifetime away
County.
fore 23,000+ acres are scorched, 4,000 people are threatened,
five homes and 11 structures destroyed. Level 3 evacuations
cleared out entire neighborhoods while 1,200 firefighters and
support staff joined the fight. Thousands can now say they sur-
vived the Flat Fire. We all lived throuah it. No one lost their life.
We got lucky in Sister's Country ... this time, but risk is rising and
there are significant weaknesses in our ability to deal with fires
and emergencies. Measure 9-182 takes major steps toward
wildfire preparedness staff. Measure 9-182 would change that
is also not currently guaranteed. Measure 9-182 would fund a
seasonal crew to mitigate risk and fight fires.
Measure 9-182 would also give Sisters more lifesaving protec-
tion! Sisters' emergency services staff has not grown in 15
years despite a 65% increase in calls from 2015 to 2024. We're
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to ensure reliable service.
Measure 9-182 would change that by adding three full-time
paramedics/firefighters to Sisters -Camp Sherman Fire District.
What will this benefit cost the taxpayer if approved?
Approximately $230 yearly or $19 monthly based on the
trict's average home. VOTE YES ON LOCAL OPTION LEVY
9-182.
(This information furnished by Tom Cohen.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument. of any statement made in the argument.
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hood during the fire. Thanks also to the local fire department
program that provided education about defensible space and
landscape management which helped protect our homes.
ing the Flat Fire or things could have been much worse. We
have learned that the ♦`r •.: •. firefighter/paramedics
in • fire denartment has not increased in 15 vears' And the
part-time wildfire risk reduction coordinator is paid by a grant
that expires this year. This is not safe •' sustainable. Our
fire department needs our support for more resources. The
Measure 9-182 fire district five-year levy • •. for three
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fire risk reduction staffing to ensure adequate fire protection
• YES for Measure 9-132.
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with Sisters Meat and Smokehouse, I also served for 15 year
as Executive Director of the Western Fire Chiefs Association,
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The firefighter -paramedics who serve this community provide
and visitors alike depend on. After decades without adding
firefighter -paramedics, the time has come to strengthen our
response •
Response read in ess—h aving trained professionals available
when emergencies happen —is critical. With increasing call
volume, long response distances (think Santiam Junction), an
lengthy transports to hospitals, our crews are often tied up an
levy will deepen the district's • be and improve the
likelihood that crews are available when they're needed most
I don't know about you, but I want our rescue personnel to ♦'
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The legacy of this fire district has always been one of stew-
ardship and thoughtful growth. Now is the time to support the
responders who serve this community ♦ adding the staffing
and capacity they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
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9-182 for the Sisters -Camp Sherman Fire District.
Jeff • Chief (Ret.)
Western Fire Chiefs, Chief Emeritus
(This information furnished by Jeff Johnson.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument. of any statement made in the argument.
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The ballot for the fflay 19, 2026 election will include a local
option levy to provide additional funding for the Sisters -Camp
Sherman Fire District. As the board of directors, we would
like to share with our community some of the reasons we are
proposing this levy.
We take our fiduciary responsibilities very seriously. Asking
members of our community to pay more for services we pro-
vide was not an easy decision. We want to assure voters that
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of steps we have taken.
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reliable equipment. For example, we purchased two used fire
engines in excellent condition rather than buying new ones,
saving tens of thousands of dollars. Instead of replacing our
oldest ambulance with an entirely new one, we remounted the
existing patient care boxes onto new chassis (frame, engine,
and transmission), significantly reducing replacement costs.
We also secured a surplus water tender from the federal
has implemented long-term cost controls and operational ef-
ficiencies.
These efforts have allowed us to stretch existing tax dollars
while continuing to provide reliable services every time we are
called upon. However, despite our best efforts, current fund-
ing is no longer keeping pace with rising costs. Inflation, the
increasing cost of living in our area, and growing demand for
emergency services have all outpaced available tax revenue.
community continues to receive the dependable emergency
services they expect and deserve. This levy will help us meet
that responsibility. We respectfully ask for your support and
encourage you to vote Yes on Measure 9-182.
Respectfully,
Sisters -Camp Sherman Rural Fire District Board of Directors
Kristme Mmlle� Jack McGowan Tom Herrmann Jaff_Tjyaos_an_cL
Craig Matthews
(This information furnished by Kristie Miller.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument.
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and enhance emergency response. These activities are critical to
strophic wildfire. The levy would also fund the hiring of a full-time
fire captain.
response and increase • staffing when our students are
in school and Volunteer firefighter's have limited availability to
respond.
If a "yes" vote: Would allow the district to maintain 24-hour paid
staffing, improve daytime staffing and response capabilities for
emergencies and covers the operational costs associated with
prone community.
If a "no" vote: The district would lose the funding that provides 24
Avs&.
students.
(This information furnished by Thad Olsen, Cloverdale RFPD.)
tions and provides fire emergen rescue
community risk reduction services to a rural service area of
square miles. The • is staffed with 1 Fire Chief, 1 Trainii
Captain, and 3 student firefighters paid • • the general Ifund
full-time Fire Ca6tains, 3 resident student • are paid
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strong support for this proposed levy.
Our volunteers are vour neiahbors. We live in this district a
across the country, we are facing a steady decline in volunte - numbers while emergency calls continue to increaAse.Th
community depends on.
This proposed levy directly addresses those challenges. In
recent community survey, residents identified wildfire preventi
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training to serve the community safely and effectively.
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response. Both the Wildfire Risk Reduction Specialist and t
Training Captain would respond to calls. This increases weekd
daytime staffing when volunteer availability is lowest. Duriit.
wildfire season, staffina could be adiusted to provide addition
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encourage you to vote yes.
Mitch Turpen
President
Cloverdale Volunteer Firefighters Association
(This information furnished by Mitch Turpen, Cloverdale Volunteer Fire-
fighters Association.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument.
The estimated revenue generated by the levy is approximately:
$180,Ali in 2026-2027
$185,400 in 2027-2028
$190,962 in 2028-2029
$196,691 in 2029-2030
$202,592 in 2030-2031
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3% and are based on available information from the Deschutes
County Assessor. Actual revenues may vary.
The proposed tax rate is $1.75 per $1,000 of assessed property
value per year. For examl)le_a ropertv with an assessed value of
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sources which mav include reductions or chanQes
in staffing and service levels depending on available resources.
is separate from the District's permanent tax rate limit.
(This information furnished by Chad La Vallee.)
Explanatory Statement
This measure would authorize Alfalfa Fire District to impose
a local option property tax levy at a rate of $1.75 per $1,000
of assessed value for a period of five years, beginning in the
2026-2027 tax year.
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approved, this levy would provide funding dedicated to staffing
within the Alfalfa Fire District.
vices to a rural area in Deschutes County. At present, the District
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Zachary J
Hastings
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Appraiser 11, Deschutes County
Assessor
Educational Background:
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Oregon Intergovernmental Council Budget Committee
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He began his career in the assessor's office at the entry level
and worked his way up to Appraiser 11 with Deschutes County,
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served as Chief Appraiser and Deputy Assessor in Jefferson
County, overseeing appraisal operations and compliance with
Oregon property tax law.
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cial, industrial, farm, and forest properties, including Measure
50 administration and defensible appraisal practices.
As Assessor, Zachary supports a less intrusive approach to
government by leveraging technology to improve efficiency,
expand public access to information, and increase transpar-
ency while ensuring fair and accurate assessments for county
residents.
(This information furnished by Zachary J Hastings.)
Tana
West
Small Business Owner
Benton County Appraiser;
Tillamook County Chief
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Real Estate. Eastern Oregon University
local committees
Only Candidate Who's Actually Done the Job
I began my appraisal career at 21 and have spent over 30
tax system. Having served 24 years as second in command, I
am the only candidate with firsthand experience performing:
./ Assessor's core responsibility: preparing and calculating the
annual assessment and tax roll
V Only candidate with both Appraisal and Assessment man-
agement expertise including exemptions, urban renewal, and
district calculations
V Overseen departmental budgets, reviewed taxing district
certifications, made difficult personnel and budget decisions
Leadership isn't just technical knowledge; it's accountability,
judgment, and maintaining public trust
Why experience matters:
The Assessor's Office oversees more than $85 billion in real
market value
Nearly It million in taxes fund essential services
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Mistakes can require reissued statements, financial correc-
tions, and erode public trust
What I've done:
V Prevented costly errors by implementing a multi -step audit
process adopted by other Oregon counties
./ Created transparency tools such as the Tax Estimator and
interactive tax breakdowns, because taxpayers deserve to
understand where their money goes
What I'll Do: Expand transparency tools. Use technology to
improve efficiency, ensure fairness and accuracy, and educate
taxpayers on available programs. Deschutes County deserves
proven, experienced leadership —not a learning curve
"Tana has been the backbone of this office for decades. I rely
on her judgment and leadership."
Scot Langton, Deschutes County Assessor
"Tana is the steady, experienced leader Deschutes County
needs. I value her knowledge and judgment."
Ray Soliz, Jefferson County Assessor
"Knowledgeable, credible, experienced."
Bill Kuhn, Deschutes County Treasurer
Your Tax Statement Is Too Important for a Learnina Curve
(This information furnished by Tana West.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
Brooke
West
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& Operator
Construction Operations
Manager; Bookkeeping;
Educational Backgroun
Summit High School Diploma; COCC, Associate's Degr
in Business; OSU-Cascades, Bachelor's Degree; Licens,
Contractor
Prior Governmental Experience: None
I have grown up alongside the rapid expansion of Deschutes
pains that come with it. As a third -generation contractor and
business owner, I bring practical, hands-on experience in
construction operations, budgeting, compliance, and project
management. I know how decisions made at the county level
affect realFit is ifamilies- small businesses- farmal
and tradespeople.
Deschutes County deserves steady leadership rooted in ac-
countability and common sense. I believe growth must be
responsible and sustainable, protecting our rural character,
strengthening local agriculture, and preserving the natural
beauty that defines Central Oregon.
My background combines formal education with real -world
experience. I understand regulatory systems, but I also un-
derstand the day-to-day realities of building homes, running
businesses, and working the land. That balance matters. It
transparency, and long-term vision.
As County Commissioner, I will prioritize:
Responsible, sustainable growth
Support for local businesses and agriculture
Transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility
Local decision -making
Our county thrives when leadership listens, plans carefully, ar
puts the community first. I am committed to serving with integ
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call Deschutes County home. I will work to ensure Deschutes
f
generations can succeed.
(This information furnished by Brooke West)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
Coharles Webster
Baer
Nonpartisan
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Educational Background:
hawaii at • on the big island
in r♦, with a BA in political
science
Prior Governmental Experience: N/A
law
environmentalism oregonians have always been f• and
trail blazers and pioneers in progressive international politics
as a ♦' county commissioner I would work to secure
state and federal funds to make a central oregon six lane and
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create programs to be completely owned and operated by
cost the tax payers nothing as they would be done by private
donations and volunteer work . these programs would create
artificial intelligence and crypto currency and social networks
and then the whole humn race and be entirely transparent
tionism would be my number one priority forever whether I a
elected or not . the definition of the word depopulationism is
that it is illegal for humans to reproduce a second time for the
first few centuries ♦ this millennium vote charles webster ba-
for deschutes county commissioner
(This information furnished by charles webster baer)
Campbell
Nonpartisan
Sccupation: Retired ♦w
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Communications, 1970
♦4 Governmental Experience: Swalley Irrigation Director
from ♦♦ — 2007
(This information furnished by Gary W (G W) Campbell.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
Mon (Rondo)
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and unpaid volunteer
Waiter and Manager
Educational Background:
some college
trice: US Navy, USS Wadsworth
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RONDO IS THE BEST DEI CANDIDATE
We value diversity but we haven't elected a Veteran to our
commission for some time. When was the last time we hired a
Senior to the Board.ft's safe to say that we've never elected a
Homeless Man to do the job.
On the subject if DEL
iefinitions, and new goals.
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Make them show names on a warrant.
Refuse them access to our community.
No investigations in Deschutes County!
The first goal of every candidate for every public position
in this nation should be to END THIS WAR ECONOMY NOW.
He loves democracy. Rondo is passionate about ending war
and genocide,
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Longtime unpaid Volunteer, and blood Donor for the America
Red Cross.
-Chaired 21 blood Drives
-Donated 123 Pints
Student of local government.
-attended over fifty Deschutes County Commission meetings
every year since the pandemic.
-Owned and managed Central Oregon Collections.
Worked as a bill collector for almost two decades.
Asset investigation, payment negotiation, and filing lawsuits.
Employee management.
Before that, spent almost two decades waiting tables, includ-
ing a few years of restaurant management. At 18, served in
the US NaW, for four Years. Lived and worked
Wadsworth for three years.
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for over four years. He knows how the world works.
Meet him on Linkedin.
(This information furnished by Rondo2026. org.)
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county government.
Smart Growth
Growth is coming. Let's lead it. People want to live and raise
their families here. The question is how we manage it. We
need more homes and fewer lawsuits. Endless appeals delay
housing and raise costs. Responsible planning protects rural
character while allowing housing where it makes sense.
Real Solutions
End the homelessness cycle: Enforce a 6 mile no -camping
zone around UGBs and move people from streets to stability
with clear expectations. Treatment must demand recovery and
services must deliver results.
A 50-0ear road -adan includin♦ a Hwp K-Mcass from Redmon,ii
to Sunriver.
Reduce wildfire risk through juniper removal and community
bufferzones.
"I trust Rob Imhoff to protect taxpayers and hold the line on
taxes in Deschutes County." - Bruce Starr, Chief Petitioner,
Gas Tax Referendum
Bia Ideas
Award 75% of county contracts to local businesses to keep
county dollars here and strengthen jobs.
Build a sports complex at the fairgrounds to cement Central
Oregon as the Best Place to Raise a Family in America.
Mt. Bachelor is central to our identity and economy. Let's
recreation affordable.
Endorsed by:
Bruce Starr, Senate Minority Leader
Taxpayers Association of Oregon
State Rep Vikki Breese Iverson
State Rep. E. Werner Reschke
Libertarian Party of Oregon
Deschutes Republican Party
Deschutes County Farm Bureau
Deschutes Commissioner, Patti Adair
Deschutes Commissioner, Tony Debone
Mayor of La Pine, Jeannine Earls
Jefferson Commissioner Seth Taylor
(This information furnished by Rob Imhoff.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
Step 1.
Voter Registration
To register to vote, you are
required to provide valid
identification proving that you
are eligible to vote. After
reviewing and verifying your
information, we enter it into our
voter registration database.
ORS 247.012
Step 7.
Ballot Scanning &
Tabulation
After ballots are removed from
their envelopes, we scan the
ballots and count all the valid
votes to determine the results of
each contest in the election. Our
federally and state certified
voting system is secure and
never connected to the internet.
ORS 254.485, 254.500
Step 2.
Election Equipment
Testing
We use election equipment that
is certified according to State
and Federal standards. We test
our election equipment before,
during, and after each election.
ORS 254.235
Step 8.
Ballot Adjudication
Teams of two staff, each of
different political parties, review
if ballots are damaged, have
stray marks, or have corrections,
undervotes, overvotes, and blank
contests to verify voter intent
and ensure accurate tabulation.
All ballots are stored in a secure
location under 24/7 surveillance.
ORS 254.476, 254.482, 254.483
Step 3.
Ballots Are Mailed
All registered voters are mailed
a ballot packet containing their
ballot and a postage -paid return
envelope that has a printed
security weave on the inside
that protects your privacy and
the secrecy of your vote. We
provide registered Uniformed
and Overseas Civilian voters
access to their ballots via mail
or online portal.
ORS 253.065, 253.545, 254.470
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Step 9.
Unofficial Results
We begin publishing unofficial
results after 8pm on Election
Day. Results are unofficial until
after all ballot return deadlines
have passed and after we have
counted every valid ballot we
received.
ORS 254.545
Find unofficial results on
deschutescounty.gov/electionresults
9-26 1 The Elections Process in Deschutes County
Step 4.
Ballot Collection
In Deschutes County, voters can
return their voted ballot by mail
or at one of our eleven Official
Ballot Drop Site locations,
conveniently located throughout
the county. Drop Site ballots are
collected, and mailed ballots are
received at our Clerk's Office
located in the Deschutes
Services Building for ballot
tabulation.
ORS. 254.470
Step 10.
Certification of Official
Results
After the Board of Canvassers
reviews and verifies the
outcome of the election, official
election results are certified by
the county.
ORS 254.545(3)
Certified election results are
published 27 days after
Election Day on
deschutescounty.aov/electionresults
Step 5. Verify Voter
Eligibility
Upon receipt of your ballot, it is
sent through our ballot envelope
sorting machine, which scans an
image of your signature while
sorting your ballot by voting
precinct. Trained elections staff
verify your envelope signature
by comparing it to your
signature on file in the voter
registration database.
ORS 247.012, 247.019, 247.025,
& 254.470
Step 11.
Audit
Audits are a normal check and
balance that are part of every
election. We use audits to
confirm that election equipment
accurately interpreted and
tallied voters' ballots, that the
outcome of the election reflects
how voters voted, and that
election workers followed
procedures.
ORS 254.529
Step 6.
Processing Ballots
If your signatures match, your
ballot envelope moves on to be
opened. If they don't match, we
contact you by mail to resolve
the issue so we can count your
ballot. If a ballot is damaged or
contains machine -unreadable
marks, we flag it for manual
review. Our goal is to count all
eligible ballots as voters intend.
ORS 254.478
Step 12.
Ballot Storage
We securely store all paper
ballots and other records as part
of the official record for two
years. After two years, the
ballots are destroyed.
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*-27 1 The Elections Process -County
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authentic, secure and factual. Our site contains:
• Candidate and measure information m Ballot Drop Box Locations
w Current and past Voters' Pamphlets * Election results
m Key election dates &dead|ines 0 Voter statistics and maps
To ensure that every citizen can vote privately, securely and independently, the Deschutes
County Elections Office offers many accessible options for voters to cast their ballot.
Information regarding this election is available in print, electronically as a PDF and as an
audio file at www.deschutescounty.gov/clerk/page/may-19-2026-primary-election.
Vote by Mail
Every voter will be mailed a ballot starting 20 days before Election Day.
Each voter must sign the return envelope so it can be compared to the
voter's signature on file in accordance with state law. Voters who are
unable to sign the return envelope can update their voter registration
signature to a "mark", an "X" or a signature stamp by filing with our office
an SEL 540 Signature Stamp Attestation form and a new SEL 500 Voter
Registration Card.
Oregon's Online Ballot -Marking Tool
For voters who are unable to vote by mail:
All voters can access and mark a ballot in a screen -readable format from any
computer. Ballots must be printed and returned to the Deschutes County Elections
Office by using the provided ballot return envelope. Access this service at any time,
day or night, through Election Day at 8 pm. To find a link to your ballot, visit
oregonvotes.gov/mvvote and enter your information.
Accessible Ballot Marking Device
An accessible ballot marking device is available upon request at the
Deschutes County Elections Office for voters with disabilities. The system
includes audio ballot reading technology, uniquely shaped large buttons with
Braille descriptions, a low height to permit wheelchair -based use, and use of
adaptive interface devices such as sip -and -puff and tactile input switches to
control the input, allowing voters with hearing, visual or physical disabilities to
vote with ease. Voters may authorize a friend, family member, or other
trusted person, who is not affiliated with their employer or union, to assist
them.
Elections Office Voting Assistance Team
For voters who are unable to use any of the above services, alternative voting
options may be available to you. Contact us by calling 541-388-6547 or emailing
elections(a)deschutescountv.gov.
9-29 1 Accessible Voting in Deschutes
A ballot measure is a proposed tax levy, bond, or law that is presented to voters for approval or rejection -
Measures can amend an existing law or implement a new one, and can be placed on the ballot by a
citizen, a group of citizens, or a jurisdiction. Voting thresholds (simple majority and double majority) are
determined by the election date of the measure. The ballot measure text will clarify when a measure
goes into effect if it passes.
limit or seek a "local option tax" with either a rate per $1,000 of assessed value or an amount of prop-
erty tax in dollars. A levy may be a new tax, a renewal of existing taxes, or an increase to a tax through a
local option tax. If a levx/ occurs at a MardiDLAjjgustaLe� it max, onlx/ be agp.roved if at least 50% of
registered voters eligible to vote in the election cast a ballot and if a majority of the voters vote affirma-
tively for the measure.
Bonds are debt obligations issued by jurisdictions to fund major capital improvement projects. Similar
to a home mortgage, they are used to finance large purchases over time. Bonds are generally repaid
through property taxes. The financial impact of a bond election will vary from resident to resident based
on property values and the number of bonds issued.
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A ballot initiative is a proposed law drafted by citizens and placed on the ballot to be approved or re-
jected by voters. Ballot initiatives are usually drafted by group ofresidents who are passionate about
particular issue.
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