In Oregon, voting is easy. Everyone who is registered will receive a ballot in the mail. You can vote by mail or drop it off in person at your local county elections office, or at an official drop site such as your local library. Find a full list of official drop sites here.
Just like every year, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure your vote is counted in Oregon. The most important thing to do is make a plan:
- Step One: Make sure you are registered to vote.
- Step Two: Get your ballot – it will come to you in the mail. If you haven’t received it, contact your county elections office.
- Step Three: Look up your local Democratic Candidates on your Ballot
- Step Four: VOTE! Complete and return your ballot to an official ballot drop box or mail it and make sure it’s postmarked before 8pm on Tuesday, November 5th!
- Step Five: Track your vote to make sure it is received by your county elections office
Here are some frequently asked questions about voting in Oregon:
Contact our Election Protection Hotline at 503-239-8683 (503-239-VOTE) or 877-239-VOTE and we’ll get you help. You can also email [email protected].
Use the Secretary of State’s My Vote tool to see when your ballot will be mailed, and if your voted ballot has been received by the county elections office.
Voters’ Pamphlets are mailed separately to every household in Oregon. If you do not receive one, they are available at your county elections office, and online from the Secretary of State’s website. The Secretary of State’s online version will NOT include information on local candidates, or on local issue campaigns.
You can also find a list of all the registered Democrats on your ballot at dpo.org/lookup
You can find a list of all the registered Democrats on your ballot at dpo.org/lookup
Use the Democratic Party of Oregon’s dropbox tool to find the your closest official ballot dropbox, or go to DPO.org/dropbox. You can find a list of your local Democratic candidates at DPO.org/LookUp.
Getting your ballot –In Oregon, we have 20 years of experience with voting by mail. It’s easy and efficient. If you are registered to vote, you will get your ballot roughly three weeks before Election Day, giving you plenty of time to research issues or candidates and return ballots on time. We encourage you to complete and return your ballot as soon as possible.
Returning your ballot – Your voting packet will include a pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope to return your completed ballot.
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day Tuesday, November 5th to count.
Any Oregon voter can go to OregonVotes.gov/MyVote to check the status of their ballot. Voters in Multnomah, Marion, and Yamhill Counties can sign up to receive alerts when their ballots are mailed and received for processing.
If your ballot arrives damaged, you make a mistake, spill something, lose your ballot, or for any other reason, contact your county elections office for a replacement ballot.
Visit the Secretary of State’s accessibility information page or Disability Rights Oregon to learn where to get your accessible ballot and get tips for how to use it.
The My Vote page on the Oregon Secretary of State website is viewable in the following languages: English, Español Spanish, 中文 Chinese, Tiếng Việt Vietnamese, Soomaali Somali, and русский Russian. County elections offices may have more local voting information translated in these languages and/or others.
The deadline for this year has passed, but for future reference, every registered voter receives a ballot roughly three weeks before Election Day. There is no need to request a ballot. You can confirm that you’re registered at the correct address here.
If you are a student attending an out-of-state college or you will be traveling for an extended period of time, you can request an “absentee” ballot. You just need to fill out this form and return it to your county elections office.
Out-of-state students have the constitutional right to vote in Oregon if they are here during the election, and it will not have an effect on their academic standing (as an out-of-state vs. in-state student).
Yes, but that ballot must be turned in within 48 hours. In fact, we recommend taking ballots to an official ballot drop box as soon as possible and not leaving them in your car or home overnight.
Returning a ballot for another person is a serious responsibility. Make sure that any ballots you return on behalf of another voter are turned in via U.S. Mail, at an official ballot drop box, or a County Elections office within 48 hours. If you have ballots to return on Election Day, please take them to an Official Ballot Drop Box or to a post office to make sure they are postmarked by 8 pm or they may not be accepted. (ORS 254.470)
Your registration address determines what races appear on your ballot. Even if you have lost your home or are not currently living in your home, you may use this address to register. Your mailing address is where your ballot will be sent. If you cannot collect mail at your residence, you can use a different mailing address.
No. The USPS cannot forward ballots. That is why it is important to update your voter registration with an updated mailing address or contact your county elections office for assistance.
Contact your county clerk. They may be able to hold your ballot for you at their offices. You can also vote in person at any county elections office by using a provisional ballot.
Yes. Once ballots are sent, all County Elections Offices are required to accommodate voting in-person at their offices.
