November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Oregon

Elections in Oregon, 2020

• Election date: Nov. 3
• Registration deadline(s): Oct. 13
• Online registration: Yes
• Same-day registration: No
• Recount laws

• Early voting starts: N/A (vote-by-mail)
• Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (received)
• Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
• Voter ID: No ID
• Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Voters in Portland Metro or in jurisdictions overlapping the metro within Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties decided on seven local ballot measures on November 3. Oregon voters also decided four statewide ballot measures.

In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes Portland, Oregon. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

HIGHLIGHTS

Portland voters decided on a measure that was designed to establish a new police oversight board with expanded powers.

Multnomah County voters decided on a measure to provide tuition-free pre-school through an additional income tax on households with incomes over $200,000.

Portland Metro voters decided on a measure that would authorize the Metro Council to impose a payroll tax to fund transportation projects.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Oregon 2020 ballot measures

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRCA	Measure 107	Campaign finance and Elections and campaigns	Authorizes the state legislature and local governments to (1) enact laws or ordinances limiting campaign contributions and expenditures; (2) require disclosure of contributions and expenditures; and (3) require that political advertisements identify the people or entities that paid for them	a
LRSS	Measure 108	Taxes and Tobacco	Increases cigarette tax from $1.33 per pack to $3.33 per pack; imposes tax on nicotine inhalant delivery systems such as e-cigarettes at a rate of 65% of the wholesale price; dedicates revenues to the Oregon Health Authority for medical and health programs	a
CISS	Measure 109	Law enforcement and Food and agriculture	Legalizes psilocybin mushrooms for Oregon Psilocybin Services Program under the Oregon Health Authority	a
CISS	Measure 110	Drug crime policy and Healthcare	Decriminalizes possession of certain drugs and establishes a drug addiction treatment and recovery program funded by the state's marijuana tax revenue	a

Local ballot measures

Portland Metro

See also: Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington ballot measures

• Multnomah County, Oregon, Measure 26-211, Library Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the county to issue $387 million in bonds to finance library renovations and imposing a property tax of $61 per $100,000 of assessed value to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the county to issue $387 million in bonds to finance library renovations.

• Multnomah County, Oregon, Measure 26-214, Income Tax to Fund Tuition-Free Preschool Program (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported establishing a tuition-free preschool program; imposing an additional 1.5% income tax on households with income over $200,000 and an additional 3% income tax on households with income over $400,000; and increasing the additional rate for households with income over $200,000 to 2.3% in 2026.

A "no" vote opposed establishing a tuition-free preschool program and imposing an additional income tax to fund it, thus maintaining the existing income tax rate of 1.25%

• Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-213, Recreation and Parks Levy (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported enacting a tax at the rate of $80 per $100,000 of assessed property value for five years beginning in 2021 to fund recreational programs and park services.

A "no" vote opposed enacting a tax at the rate of $80 per $100,000 of assessed property value for five years beginning in 2021 to fund recreational programs and park services.

• Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-217, Police Oversight Board Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported: amending the city's charter to establish a new police oversight board, giving the board the power to subpoena witnesses and request police documents and evidence to investigate complaints made against the Portland Police Bureau, allowing the board to impose disciplinary actions up to termination of law enforcement professionals, and authorizing the board to recommend policing policy to the Portland Police Bureau and Portland City Council.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to establish a new police oversight board, thereby maintaining the existing Independent Police Review that was established by ordinance and operates under the city auditor.

• Portland, Oregon, Measure 26-219, Uses of Water Fund Charter Amendment (November 2020):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported amending the city's charter to authorize the city council to spend monies from the Water Fund and increase rates to cover expenses for general public uses, such as neighborhood green areas and community gardens.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city's charter to authorize the city council to spend monies from the Water Fund on general public uses, thus maintaining that monies from the Water Fund can only be used to provide water service to residents.

• Portland Metro, Oregon, Measure 26-218, Infrastructure and Transportation Payroll Tax (November 2020):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Metro Council to impose a payroll tax not to exceed 0.75% on employers with 26 or more employees, excluding local governments, beginning in 2022 to fund infrastructure improvements and transportation programs.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Metro Council to impose a payroll tax not to exceed 0.75% on employers with 26 or more employees, excluding local governments, beginning in 2022 to fund infrastructure improvements and transportation programs.

• Portland Public Schools, Oregon, Measure 26-215, Bond Issue (November 2020):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $1.2 billion in bonds to fund school renovations, technology, and safety without increasing the existing property tax of $250 per $100,000 of assessed property value to repay the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $1.2 billion in bonds to fund school renovations, technology, and safety.

Other races on the ballot

The city of Portland, Oregon, held general elections for mayor and city commissioner positions 1 and 4 on November 3, 2020.

Click here to learn more about the city's elections in 2020.

Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election in 2020.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Oregon

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How to cast a vote in Oregon

Poll times Oregon is an all-mail voting state. Each county provides privacy booths that voters can use to mark their ballot. County clerks' offices are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time on Election Day. Oregon is divided between the Mountain and Pacific time zones. Registration requirements Check your voter registration status here. To register to vote in Oregon, one must be a resident of Oregon, a United States citizen, and at least 16 years old. Voters must be at least 18 years old by the day of the election in order to receive a ballot. Potential voters can register online or by mailing in a voter registration form to your county election office. The deadline to register is 21 days before the election. Automatic registration Oregon implemented automatic voter registration in 2016. For more information, click here. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Oregon has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration Oregon does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements To register to vote in Oregon, you must be a resident of the state. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Oregon does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who knowingly falsely registers "can be fined up to $125,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 5 years." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website. Voter ID requirements The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot. These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote. Oregon is an all-mail voting state. When registering to vote, voters must provide their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. If voters are unable to provide this information, they can provide a copy of another form of acceptable identification that shows their name and current address. Examples of an acceptable form of identification include 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 or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2020
• Local elections and campaigns on the ballot