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For Immediate Release 05/02/08

Ballots in the Mail Today

Contact: Lane County Chief Deputy Clerk Annette Newingham, 682-4328

Lane County ballots go in the mail today, Friday, May 2, 2008. Lane County voters will receive their ballots starting Saturday, May 3, through Wednesday, May 7.

If a voter does not receive a ballot for the current election, they need to contact Lane County Elections at 682-4234 to determine if they need to update their voter registration to still receive a ballot.

What ballots will voters receive? Oregon has what is called a Closed Primary so not everyone receives the same ballots. (It is past the deadline to change party affiliation.)

If registered as a Democrat, voter will receive two ballots; one ballot includes both nominating candidates for the Democratic Party and nonpartisan offices and measures, and one separate paper ballot that includes the Democratic Party Precinct Committee people.

If registered as a Republican, voter will receive two ballots; one includes both nominating candidates for the Republican Party and nonpartisan offices and measures, and one separate paper ballot that includes the Republican Party Precinct Committee people.

If registered to any other party, including Non-Affiliated, voter will receive one ballot with nonpartisan offices and measures.

Registered Democrats and Republicans that return both ballots will need to include additional postage, as the combined weight is over an ounce. To avoid paying additional postage, voters may drop off their ballots at one of the many Official Drop Locations listed in the insert included with your ballot or listed on the following website: http://www.co.lane.or.us/Elections/DropOff.htm All ballot drop locations will be open to receive voted ballots as early as May 2 and up to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Election Day.

Lane County Elections is located at 275 W. 10th Ave., on the corner of 10th and Lincoln in downtown Eugene. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. On Election Day, May 20, 2008 the office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters should anticipate longer lines at the elections office the Monday before and through Election Day, so are urged to resolve any voter registration or ballot voting matters as timely as possible.

Lane County Elections
275 West 10th Avenue
Eugene OR 97401
541-682-4234

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Amber Fossen
Public Information Officer
Lane County Government
125 E. Eighth Ave.
Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 682.3718
(541) 359.9143 (cell)

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