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:

  • February 14, 2023
  • April 25, 2023
  • August 1, 2023
  • November 7, 2023

Submission Deadlines:

The resolution requesting the special election must be presented to Douglas County Elections as follows:

  • February Election: December 16, 2022
  • April Election: February 24, 2023
  • Primary Election: May 12, 2023
  • General Election: August 1, 2023

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:

For more information please read our Jurisdiction Resolution Packet..

  1. Jurisdiction Resources
  2. Resolution and Local Voters' Pamphlet Deadlines

Jurisdiction Manual

Jurisdiction Resolution Packet

Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules

Ballot Measure Resolution Cover Sheet

For/Against Committee Appointment Form

Validation Numbers