Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth, today April 7, 2026 on the Tillamook County Community Update shared this statement: “I want to briefly address the proposed SAVE Act. This is federal legislation that has not been enacted, and there are no changes to voting or voter registration at this time.
My office will continue to operate under current Oregon law. If this legislation moves forward, we will evaluate its impact, including any staffing, budget, and operational considerations.
Oregon’s elections system remains secure, transparent, and well-established, and we are focused on preparing for the upcoming election.
For the May election, the voter registration deadline is April 28th. This is the last day to register or update your party affiliation. Ballots will be mailed on Wednesday, April 29th, and ballot drop boxes will open that same day.”
See below for other important dates for the upcoming Primary Election.
On May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. the certification test for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election will be held at the office of the Tillamook County Clerk.
Those in attendance will be required to sign a certification of their witness to the testing of the ballot counting equipment.
Important dates for May 19, 2026, Primary Election
April 2026
28 Voter registration/Change Party affiliation deadline (Registration cards postmarked April 28, 2026, are valid)
29 First Day ballots will be mailed and Dropsites Open
MAY 2026
8 Certification Test of the Ballot Counting Machine
14 Last Election Official to mail replacement ballots
19 Election Day
June 2026
15 Last day to certify election results
The Elections office in the Tillamook County Courthouse will be open on Election Day 7:00am-8:00pm.
For more information, go to www.tillamookcounty.gov/clerk or call 503-842-3402.