How to Vote in Oregon

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Oregon.

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Oregon

Oregon Primary Election
(State/Federal)

Oregon Primary Election

May 19, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 11:59 pm Tue Apr 28, 2026 Mail: Postmarked by Tue Apr 28, 2026 In person: Tue Apr 28, 2026

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: Oregon automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the Oregon Primary Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot: By mail: Postmarked by Tue May 19, 2026 In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue May 19, 2026

Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Oregon
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
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Vote Early In-Person

Oregon does not offer in-person early voting.

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Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Anyone is allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Oregon, but there are specific rules or limits on how many ballots someone can return. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Return your ballot as soon as possible. The USPS recommends mailing your ballot at least 7 days before Election Day. If you want to ensure your ballot is postmarked the same day it is received by USPS, go to your local post office and ask for a manual postmark.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Oregon Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting Rights Restoration
Additional Information