Voting
How do I check my voter registration status?
Visit the Oregon Secretary of State’s My Vote website.
How do I register to vote?
Oregonians can register:
- Online using My Vote.
- By mail using a voter registration form. This form is available in multiple languages.
- In person at the county elections office or at certain state agencies like the DMV.
The deadline to register to vote is 21 days before Election Day.
What do I need to register to vote?
To register to vote in Oregon, you must provide your signature and one of the following:
- An Oregon driver license, permit or ID card number issued by the DMV;
- The last four digits of your Social Security number;
- A completed Oregon Voter Registration Card and another acceptable form of identification, such as a valid photo ID, paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, government document or proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEH)
How do I return my ballot?
You can return your ballot by mail, at any official drop box across the state or in person at your county elections office. Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid postmark by 8pm on Election Day.
Key Dates
October 13: Voter registration deadline
October 14: Counties begin mailing ballots to registered voters
October 27: Recommended deadline to mail ballots
November 3, 8pm: Deadline to return ballots at a drop box
The Oregon Secretary of State recommends mailing your ballot by October 27 to avoid potential USPS delays. If Mailing after that date, ask a USPS employee to manually postmark your ballot or use an official ballot drop. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days afterward to be counted.
County Elections Offices
Find your county elections official's contact information or visit your county’s elections webpage below for local voting information and resources.
Additional Oregon Voting Resources
For additional information about voting in Oregon, visit the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division Webpage here.