Deschutes County Special Election Nov. 7th

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The upcoming Nov. 7 Special Election is fast approaching. Two measures have been filed for the election.

About 37,000 voters who live in the Redmond Fire & Rescue District, the Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District and parts of the Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection District will receive a ballot.

The Deschutes County Elections Office has received the following ballot measure filings:

  • Redmond Fire & Rescue – Local Option Levy to Maintain Fire and Emergency Medical Services
  • Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District – Five Year Local Option Tax for General Operations

The Jefferson County Elections Office received a measure for the Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection District. Some residents who live in this district are Deschutes County residents.

Ballots will be mailed to registered voters who are eligible to vote in the Nov. 7 Special Election on the following dates:

  • Oct. 9 – Out of State Voters
  • Oct. 18 – Voters in Deschutes County

Ballots were mailed to military and overseas voters in late September.

The voter registration deadline for voters who wish to vote in the Nov. 7 Special Election is Tuesday, Oct. 17.

For more information, please contact the Deschutes County Elections Office at (541) 388-6547.

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