May 13, 2025 3:50 a.m.

Less than 4 percent of local ballots have come in as the deadline approaches for the 2025 Douglas County May Special Districts Election.

County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 3.91 percent, or 5,607 ballots have been received. Loomis said that lags 3.20 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the previous special districts election in 2023.

Registered voters who have not yet received their ballot should contact the clerk’s office weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Voters can always use one of the 15 official Douglas County ballot drop sites to return ballots. Those using the Post Office should mail their ballots one week in advance of Election Day to give their ballot a better opportunity to arrive on time. Ballots must be cast by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20th.

Complete election information is available on the county’s election website: https://www.douglascountyor.gov/178/Elections