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Jurisdiction Information
Election Dates:
Upon receipt of a resolution from the governing body of a jurisdiction, Douglas County Elections may hold a special election. The jurisdiction can request the special election be held on one of the following dates:
- August 5, 2025
- November 4, 2025
Submission Deadlines:
The resolution requesting the special election must be presented to Douglas County Elections as follows:
- Primary Election: May 2, 2025
- General Election: August 5, 2025
All resolutions must be received by Douglas County Elections no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of the deadline.
How to Submit a Ballot Measure
To have a measure appear on a ballot, a jurisdiction must submit a resolution or ordinance requesting an election. Resolutions can be submitted by email, mail, fax or in-person. Each measure being submitted must have:
- Ballot Measure Cover Sheet
- Resolution
- Explanatory Statement
- For/Against Committee Appointment Form
For more information please read our Jurisdiction Resolution Packet
Resolution and Local Voters' Pamphlet Deadlines
| August 5, 2025 Primary Election |
November 4, 2025 General Election |
|
|---|---|---|
| Resolutions | 5/2/25 | 8/5/25 |
| Explanatory Statement | 5/2/25 | 8/5/25 |
| For/Against Committee Appointment Form |
5/2/25 | 8/5/25 |
| For/Against Committee Statements |
5/8/25 | 8/12/25 |
| Rebuttal Statements | 5/15/25 | 8/19/25 |