Ballots are out and Multnomah County voters should have received them by now for the primary election slated for May 21, 2024. Eligible voters who haven't seen their ballots in their mailboxes are being nudged to hit up the county elections office pronto. "If you have not yet received your ballot by mail, or if you need a replacement ballot, please contact Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-VOTE," as stated by the Multnomah County.

Once you've either marked your picks or decided to sit this dance out, remember the ballot must be in by 8 p.m., May 21, as long as it's dropped at any county elections office or official ballot site. Miss the drop-off? Mailing it by May 21 will still get your vote counted. Though, city voters should note – municipal contests aren't on the bill this go-round, they'll debut on the November 5 ballot, alongside a fresh ranked choice voting system, as per the Multnomah County.

For any last-minute deciders or paper ballot fans, extended hours are in play at the Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building and the Voting Center Express in Gresham. Catch these spots open late from May 15 to May 17 and even on the Saturday before election day. "Extended evening and Saturday hours available at both voter service locations" were the words from county officials, who are more than ready to take on the pre-election rush.

And if you're the type to keep tabs, you can follow your ballot's journey like a hawk. Multnomah County is offering a tracking service at multnomah.ballottrax.net, which sends you updates in English, and a bunch of other languages, to let you know if your sacred vote made it to the promised land or if it got sidetracked. Non-English speakers, no fret, interpreters are on deck at the elections office, and you can get your election info in one of 18 languages online at multco.us/VEOLang.