Ballot returns in Hood River County lagging behind 2020
Hood River County, Ore., Oct. 24, 2024 — It appears the passion for this year’s general election is nowhere near that of four years ago as both Hood River and Wasco counties are receiving a trickle of returns as local and national candidates vying for seats.
Brian Beebe
There are just 13 days left to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election.
As of Wednesday, Hood River County returns were down 47 percent compared to the same time in 2020 and Wasco County returns were down 50 percent.
“In 2020 we were at 28.94% turnout, or 4,546 ballots returned,” reported Brian Beebee, Hood River County Director of Records and Assessment. Hood River County ended the day with 14.6% turnout on Wednesday with 2,453 ballots returned.
So far, Wasco County is currently at a 12.34% turnout with 2,336 ballots returned, according to Chief Deputy Elections Clerk Chrissy Zaugg. In comparison to the 2020 General Election, “we were at 26.06% with 4,735 ballots returned,” she said this morning, Oct. 24.
Ballot return data for the current general election and the two preceding it in Hood River County. Click the image to enlarge it.
Mailed ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Postmarks count.
The ballot must be received at the office of the county clerk not later than 8:00 PM PST on Election Day; or
The ballot must: (i) Have a postal indicator showing that the ballot was mailed not later than the date of the election; and (ii) Be received at the office of the county clerk not later than seven calendar days after the date of the election. (HB 3291 Effective 1/1/2022)
Ballots may also be dropped off by 8:00 PM on Election Day at one of these official drop sites:Hood River County Election Office
601 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
Outside drop 24 hours/day 7 days/week
Cascade Locks City Hall
140 Wa Na Pa St
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Outside drop 24 hours/day 7 days/week
Parkdale Elementary School
4880 Van Nuys Dr
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
Outside drop 24 hours/day 7 days/week
