Elections Mailing Services

The Washington County Department of Assessment, Taxation, Records, & Elections is responsible for all elections. The number of ballots could be as high as four hundred ten thousand (410,000) or as low as one thousand (1,000).

Contractor to provide contract mailing service and/or printing services as required by the County for elections.

Washington County is a suburban county located on the western edge of Portland, Oregon. Its boundaries extend from the City of Portland to the Coast Range. The current population is approximately 620,000 people. There is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas. The eastern half of the County is composed of service industries, light manufacturing, residential, and commercial activity. It is relatively densely populated. The western half is primarily farmland and rural areas, with several smaller incorporated and unincorporated communities.

The County seat of government is in Hillsboro, Oregon, with the Elections Division located at 2925 NE Aloclek Dr., Ste 170, Hillsboro, Oregon. The County has experienced substantial growth over the last several years, principally in the electronics and high-tech industries.

The County is a home-rule county, governed by five elected Commissioners who appoint a County Administrator as the County’s chief executive. There are currently approximately 2300 employees across all areas of County government who provide the multitude of services required by its member cities, businesses, and the general population.