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Oregon is touted far and wide as the easiest place in America to vote. When asked, “What would a system that wanted people to vote look like?” Stacey Abrams replied, “Oregon.” Voting in Oregon is easy, transparent, and even safe during a pandemic. Right? Oregon residents who are United States citizens can register to voteContinue reading “In “Vote-at-home” Oregon, housing stability and voting access are inextricably connected.”

Did you know? If you are at least 16 years old you can register to vote!  To be eligible to register to vote in Oregon you must be 1) a citizen of the United States, 2) a resident of Oregon, and 3) at least 16 years old.  After you are registered your County Clerk’s officeContinue reading “Register to vote at 16!”

What issues will Catherine address? Equitable and Fair Access to the Ballot. Catherine will prioritize voter education and voter participation for all eligible voters in Clackamas County. She will increase voter participation in local elections by focusing targeted resources on historically ignored voters; including young voters; voters with disabilities; Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other votersContinue reading “What issues will Catherine McMullen address?”

The Clackamas County Clerk is an elected nonpartisan office and has a critical role in protecting democracy and making local government accessible. The County Clerk is the link between the citizen and their local government, through voting, civic involvement, and public records. The County Clerk administers and conducts all local, state, and federal elections forContinue reading “Why is the Clackamas County Clerk important?”

Catherine McMullen is a voter-focused election administrator, a lifelong public servant, a champion for voting rights, a community leader, a wife, and a mother.  Catherine and her partner Michael have chosen to make Oregon their home, and are raising their two children in West Linn, in the historic Willamette neighborhood. Catherine is the oldest ofContinue reading “Meet Catherine McMullen”