FOR CANDIDATES
Important Dates for Candidates
The next statewide election is the May 17, 2022, Primary Election.
First day to file as a candidate
September 9, 2021
Candidate filing deadline
March 8, 2022
First day to file voter pamphlet statement (County & Metro candidates)
September 9, 2021
First day to file voter pamphlet statement (City of Portland candidates)
Upon certification of candidates by the City of Portland
Last day to file voter pamphlet statement (County & Metro candidates)
March 10, 2022
Last day to file voter pamphlet statement (City of Portland candidates)
March 21, 2022
Measure Argument filing deadline
March 21, 2022
Candidate withdrawal deadline
March 8, 2022
Voter registration and party change deadline
April 26, 2022
Ballots mailed
April 27, 2022
Statewide primary election
May 17, 2022