Voting Rules in Oregon

Source: sos.oregon.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
None

Oregon is an all-mail state. Voter identity verified by signature on ballot envelope.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
All-Mail State

Oregon pioneered all-mail voting. Ballots automatically mailed to all registered voters.

Early Voting
Available

Ballots mailed 2–3 weeks before Election Day; in-person drop boxes and offices available.

Registration Deadline
21 Days Before Election Day (Mail); Same-Day/Online Registration Available Through Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by October 13, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
Yes

Oregon's automatic voter registration and same-day registration allow voting through Election Day.

Polling Hours
Drop boxes and offices; ballots due 8:00 PM Election Day

Polls are open from Drop boxes and offices; ballots due 8:00 PM Election Day on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · sos.oregon.gov

Upcoming Election Dates

May19
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct13
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 21 days before Election Day (mail); same-day/online registration available through Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open Drop boxes and offices; ballots due 8:00 PM Election Day · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming

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Register to Vote in Oregon

Official Oregon Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Oregon resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at sos.oregon.gov →
Deadline: 21 days before Election Day (mail); same-day/online registration available through Election Day
Online: Yes — sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Yes
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required