Corbett, Oregon Public Records

Ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail using the postage-paid envelope or deposited in official drop boxes located throughout Multnomah County, including the Corbett Fire Station at 36930 East Historic Columbia River Highway. Residents can register to vote online at oregonvotes.gov through the Oregon Secretary of State's secure registration system. Oregon's automatic voter registration through the DMV makes the process seamless, and voters can register or update their registration up until 11:59 PM on the 21st day before an election. The state allows 16 and 17-year-olds to pre-register, with registration becoming active when they turn 18. An Oregon driver's license, permit, or ID card number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number is required for online registration. New residents must provide proof of residency. Same-day registration is available during the in-person voting period starting seven days before Election Day at the Multnomah County elections office. As an unincorporated community, Corbett has no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents participate in Multnomah County elections, state legislative races, and federal elections. The area falls within Oregon House District 52 and Oregon Senate District 26, with state legislative elections occurring every two years. Voters also elect the Multnomah County Chair, County Commissioners by district, County Assessor, Sheriff, and various judges. The Corbett School District holds elections for school board positions, with five directors elected to four-year terms. Special district elections may include the Corbett Fire District and water districts serving the area. Multnomah County reported approximately 89% voter turnout among registered voters in the November 2024 presidential election, with roughly 450,000 ballots cast out of approximately 505,000 registered voters. Oregon's vote-by-mail system consistently produces turnout rates among the nation's highest. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the area will decide several significant races. Oregon will hold elections for Governor serving a four-year term, all five U.S. House seats representing Oregon including the 3rd District which includes this community, all 60 state House seats, and 15 of 30 state Senate seats. U.S. Senate seats for Oregon are not up in 2026, with the next election in 2027. The county will likely have races for County Commissioner positions and possibly County Assessor or Sheriff depending on term schedules. Various judgeships and local measures will also appear on the ballot. Oregon maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are public records available through county elections offices, though birthdates and driver's license numbers are redacted. Campaign finance records are maintained by the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division and searchable at oregonvotes.gov/orestar, showing contributions and expenditures for candidates and political action committees. Candidate filings, including statements and petition signatures, are public records. Detailed precinct-level election results are published by the county Elections Division after each election and archived on the Multnomah County website. Oregon law under ORS Chapter 260 governs campaign finance disclosure and public access to election records.