Deschutes County officials are taking swift action to fix two election‑related mistakes uncovered ahead of the November 3 general election. The County Clerk’s Office found a typographical error in the printed voter pamphlet and identified that roughly 200 voters in newly annexed areas of the City of Bend received ballots for the wrong precinct.
Pamphlet typo corrected
In the county‑wide voter pamphlet, the last name of Commission candidate Rob Imhoff was printed without the final “H.” The Clerk’s Office posted a correction on its Facebook page, noting that the online version of the pamphlet has already been updated to show the correct spelling.
Precinct ballot mix‑up
Following recent annexation updates, the county discovered that about 200 Bend residents were mailed ballots that listed the wrong precinct. Those voters were slated to vote in a precinct that no longer reflects their current address.
To protect the integrity of each vote, the Clerk’s Office is sending a corrected ballot to every affected voter this week. Voters who have already returned the original, incorrect ballot are instructed to complete the new ballot and return it as soon as possible. County officials assure that only the valid, corrected ballot will be counted.
Commitment to accurate voting information
The Clerk’s Office expressed regret over the errors but emphasized its dedication to providing accurate election information to every voter. Residents with questions can call the office at 541‑388‑6547 for assistance.
These corrective steps demonstrate Deschutes County’s commitment to transparent and reliable elections, ensuring that every eligible voter in the region can cast a valid ballot without confusion.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
