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Ballot Return Statistics | 2012 General Election

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Important Dates for 2012 General Election

May 30, 2012 First day for nonaffiliated and minor political party candidates to file certificates of
nomination for general election.
August 28, 2012 Last day for nonaffiliated and minor political party candidates to file certificates of
nomination for general election.
August 28, 2012 Voters' pamphlet filing and withdrawal deadline for statements filed by paper for Candidates.
August 28, 2012 Voters' pamphlet filing and withdrawal deadline for statements filed electronically and by paper for Measures.
August 30, 2012 Voters' pamphlet filing and withdrawal deadline for statements filed electronically by Candidates only.
September 22, 2012 Ballots mailed to long-term absent electors (overseas and military)
September 25, 2012 Seven day campaign finance transaction reporting begins for general election
October 8, 2012 Ballots mailed to out-of-state voters
October 16, 2012 Voter registration deadline
October 19-23, 2012 Ballots mailed (other than long-term and out-of state)
November 6, 2012 Election Day
December 6, 2012 Certification of election results
Contact Elections Division

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(503) 986-1518
(866) 673-VOTE
elections.sos@state.or.us
255 Capitol St NE, Ste 501
Salem, OR 97310-1306