The candidate filing deadline for the May 18 Special District elections in Oregon is this Thursday. Seats on various special district boards including ports and school districts will be on the ballot. Open positions and filing information, including who has already filed to be on the ballot, are available on elections pages on both the Wasco and Hood River county webpages. People can also call the Wasco County Clerk’s office at 541-506-2530 or the Hood River County elections office at 541-386-1442 for assistance. Filings are accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday. It is also the last day for someone who has filed to withdraw.