February 21, 2025 3:50 a.m. 

The filing period is underway for the 2025 Special Districts Election.

It will take place on May 20th with 223 positions open for filing in Douglas County.

Elections for Special Districts in Oregon are held every two years, in the odd years. Generally, a term for a Special District board position is four years.

Individuals who wish to file for candidacy for one of the board member vacancies on fire, school, park and recreation, water and many other local districts, must submit their forms and a $10 fee to the Douglas County Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 20th.

For more information on open positions, go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/178/Elections