Oregon

Land Acknowledgement

Oregon is the home of the Burns Paiute Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, Coquille Indian Tribe, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribes of the Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation, the Klamath Tribes, and it is the historic homeland of many tribes.

Overview

In Oregon you can register to vote online, in person, or by mail. The deadline to register to vote is October 18. You do not need an ID to vote, but you must sign your ballot before your return it.

Key Dates

October 18 - Voter registration deadline AND mail-in ballots sent to all registered voters.

November 8 - Election Day! All ballots must be dropped off in a drop box or mailed by 8PM on Election Day.

Contacts

Find and contact your County Election Official
Contact the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division at (503) 986-1518 or email elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov
Contact the ACLU of Oregon at (503) 227-3186

Oregon Voting Guide

Note: The information below is not legal advice on how to vote. Because voting information is changing rapidly during this election, make sure you check the links provided and check with your state about deadlines and voting specifics.

Registering to Vote

The voter registration deadline is October 18. If you mail in your registration, it must be postmarked by this date.
No.
You will be asked to provide either your Oregon driver's license, permit, or State ID number. If you do not have an Oregon ID, you can provide the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you do not have an Oregon ID or Social Security Number, you may provide a copy of acceptable identification with your registration form. This may include a valid photo ID, a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or a proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
A residence address is required to register to vote in Oregon. If your mailing address is different from your residential address, you must also provide a mailing address. If you do not have a traditional address, you may provide a location in the county that describes your physical location. This could be a shelter, park, motor home, or other identifiable location. The mailing address of a person who is homeless or who resides where mail service is unavailable can be the office of the county clerk. Voters can pick up their ballot at the county elections office.
You can get an Oregon ID card or driver's license from the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Department.
You can get an Oregon ID card or driver's license from the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Department. Start here.
Yes. If you have an Oregon driver's license or State ID, you can register to vote online.
No.
Yes. You may register to vote in person at your County Elections office or certain state agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Find County Elections office information.
Yes. You may print and mail your voter registration form to the County Elections office. Find the voter registration form and County Election office information.
If you do not have an Oregon ID or Social Security Number, make sure to include proof of identification. This may include a valid photo ID, a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or a proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Yes. Once released from incarceration a person is immediately eligible to vote again, but you must re-register (or update your registration) online or at your County Elections office. Voters should double check to make sure their address is accurate when registering or updating their registration.
Contact your County Elections Official.
The voter registration deadline is October 18. If you mail in your registration, it must be postmarked by this date.
Yes, under federal law you can assist someone in registering to vote if they do not speak English well, if they have trouble reading or writing, or if they have a disability.

Checking & Updating Voter Registration

You can check your voter registration using this website.
Contact your County Elections Official:
If you have an Oregon driver's license or State ID, you can update your voter registration online.
If you do not have an Oregon driver's license or State ID, you may print out a new voter registration form and send it to your elections office. Find the voter registration form and County Election Official mailing addresses.
Maybe. If you have not contacted the elections division, voted, or appeared to vote in the previous ten years, your registration may have been cancelled.
Check your registration status.

Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off

You do not need to request an absentee ballot in Oregon. Mail-in ballots will be sent to all registered voters two to three weeks before Election Day.
Yes. Please check that you have filled out all required fields and signed your ballot. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot a week before the deadline to ensure your ballot is received on time. However, please factor in your personal experience with mail delivery times to and from your place of residence or where you drop off your ballot.
Ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters two to three weeks before Election Day. If you have not received your ballot, contact your County Elections Official.
No.
Yes.
There is no deadline to request a mail-in ballot. All registered voters will be sent a mail-in ballot. The deadline to register to vote is October 18.
Ballots will automatically be mailed to registered voters two to three weeks before Election Day.
Your ballot will be sent to the mailing address provided on your voter registration. If you need to change where your ballot is sent, contact your County Elections Department.
No.
All ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, November 8.
Yes. You may return your ballot to an official drop box until 8PM on Election Day.
Find ballot drop box locations
Yes.
No. Ballots may only be sent through USPS or dropped at a specified location.
No.
If your ballot is missing a signature or the signature does not match that on file, the county clerk must notify you and provide you an opportunity to resolve the error before disqualifying the ballot. If you receive a notice regarding your ballot, you must respond to the County Clerk by November 22 in order for your ballot to count.
Yes, you can track your ballot online using this website.
Contact your County Elections Official.

Voting In-Person

Oregon conducts elections only by mail.
Find ballot drop box locations and County Elections office hours.
No.
Yes. Ballots will be mailed out two to three weeks before the election. Once you receive and complete your ballot, you may return it by mail or to a drop box location any time before November 8.
You do not need an ID to vote, but you must sign your ballot.
You can get an Oregon ID card or driver's license from the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.
Yes. If there is a question about your voter eligibility or if you need to vote in a county other than the one you live in, you may request a provisional ballot and mail it to your County Elections Official.
Find County Elections contact information.
Yes. Under federal law (Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act), you are entitled to bring anyone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or neighbor, to the polling place AND into the polling booth to assist with voting. However, that person may not be your employer, running in the election, or a representative of your labor union. The person giving assistance also may not tell the voter how to vote.
Contact your County Elections Official.