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July-August – Voters received mail-in ballots for the Portland Special Election about July 23. Ballots must be returned by 8 pm Election Day, August 11.

August 6 – Last day to mail ballots for the Special Election

August 8 – Mail completed signature petitions for the People Not Politicians Initiative to the campaign

August 11 – Election Day for Runoff Election for Portland City Commissioner Position 2. Check this website and Vote411.org for more information about this election. Ballots must be dropped off at an official drop site by 8 pm.

August 17 – Last day for People Not Politicians campaign to submit signatures to the Secretary of State.