Voting in Oregon
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Registration
Oregon uses a closed primary system, meaning voters must register with a party to be able to vote in their primary election.
To vote in Oregon, you must meet the following requirements:[1]
- A resident of Oregon
- A US citizen
- At least 17 years old
When and where
You may also register to vote at any County Elections office, the office of the Secretary of State, any DMV office or by downloading the registration form and sending it to your County Elections office. The deadline to register is 21 days before an election.[1]
Online registration
As of June 2013, Oregon is one of the 13 states that have implemented online voter registration. Residents can register online at this website
Voting on election day
Vote by mail. If you do not provide valid identification during registration, you will not be eligible to vote for Federal races. You will, however, still be eligible to vote for state and local contests.[2]
Poll times
- See also: State Poll Opening and Closing Times
Oregon is an elections by mail state, however a voter can still vote on election day at their local municipal clerks office 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time.[3]
Absentee voting
Oregon uses an exclusively vote by mail system. Therefore there is no need for absentee balloting.
Early voting
There is no early voting in Oregon.
Proposed changes
2013
The 2013 Oregon State Legislature is considering a bill that would permit automatic voter registration. The process would require the DMV to send information on licensed drivers to the Secretary of State. Those that meet the legal requirements to vote and are not already registered would be added to the system. As Oregon uses a vote by mail system, most residents would then automatically receive a ballot in their mailbox.[4]
| Bill | Introduced | House Vote | Senate Vote | Gubernatorial Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3521 | April 30, 2013 in Oregon House of Representatives |
