Voting in Oregon

Oregon Voting Guide

By Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Legally reviewed by Kristine Tungol Cabagnot, Esq. | Last reviewed April 25, 2024

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Welcome to FindLaw’s Oregon Voter Guide. We’ll answer your questions about voting in the next election, voter eligibility, voter registration, registration deadlines, mail-in voting, special accommodations for disabled West Virginia voters, election information, and much more.

The Oregon voting system is mail-in only, which differs from most other states. Learn what to expect in Oregon elections in our Oregon Voting Guide.

Am I eligible to Vote in Oregon?

To become a state voter in Oregon, you must be:

A U.S. citizen
A resident of Oregon
At least 18 years old (you can register to vote at 16)

The following people cannot vote in Oregon:

Felons currently serving a prison sentence
Felons residing in a half-way house
Felons in a work-release program
People whose voter registration status is inactive or canceled

Oregon’s voters’ pamphlet FAQ can help you better understand your voting eligibility. You can also check your voter registration status online.

Where Do I Vote?

Because all voting in Oregon is done by mail, there are no absentee ballots or polling places. However, you can place your filled-out ballot in one of many ballot drop boxes.

How To Register in Oregon

There are several ways to register to vote in Oregon. This includes registering:

In Person

You can print a voter registration form and drop it off at your local county election office.

Online

You can register to vote online on the Oregon Online Voter Registration website.

At the DMV

When you apply for, renew, or replace a driver’s license, driver’s permit, or ID card, the DMV automatically registers you to vote.

By Mail

You can fill out a voter registration form and mail it to your county elections office.

What is Oregon’s voter registration deadline?

According to the Oregon legislature, you must submit your voter registration form to an election office 21 days before Election Day. If you register by mail or online, you must do so 21 days before the upcoming election date.

How do I get my mail-in ballot?

Oregon law dictates that all voting is done by mail. After you register to vote, election officials mail your ballot to the address you provided on your voter registration form.

Voters can drop their ballots at drop boxes or mail them to the local county election office. All ballots must be postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on election day.

Military and overseas voters can vote via Oregon’s online ballot-marking tool.

Are there special accommodations for disabled voters?

If you need assistance voting, someone from the County Voter Assistance Team, the Facility Voter Assistance Team, or someone you choose can help you, as long as they follow the legal guidelines.

A person cannot help you vote if they are:

Your employer
An agent of your employer
A union officer
An agent of a union

You can contact the local election official’s office to confirm available accommodations for voters with disabilities.

What should I do if I see something illegal at the polls?

If you see or experience something illegal while registering to vote, election officials immediately. This includes voter fraud, voter intimidation, or lack of accessibility.

The state of Oregon cares about the integrity of its elections. They want to know if citizens observe anything that can threaten that integrity.

An Oregon Civil Rights Lawyer Can Help

Contact a civil rights lawyer in Oregon if you feel someone has violated your voting rights. They can help determine whether there has been a violation and pursue justice on your behalf.

Your attorney can also answer questions you have about voting in Virginia. They can show you how to confirm your voter registration status and ensure that you prepare for the next election date.

Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help.

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