The Oregon voter registration deadline is October 13, 2026. Voters can register to vote online, in-person, or by mailing a completed application.
Eligibility
In order to register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Oregon, at least 16 years old (must be 18 to vote), and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.
- College students have a choice of whether they want to vote in Oregon or vote in their home state. You may only be registered and vote at one location. For more information on voting as a college student in Oregon click here.
- Find more information about the eligibility requirements for voting in Oregon here.
Deadline
The deadline to register to vote in Oregon for the 2026 midterm election is October 13, 2026, which is 21 days before the election. Voter registration forms submitted by mail must be postmarked 21 days before the election.
Voter Registration Process
There are three methods of voter registration in Oregon: online registration, mailing in a completed printable application, and in-person registration.
- Oregon residents can register to vote in person at their county elections office.
- Further voter registration information for Oregon can be found here.
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Oregon offers by-mail and early voting in the 2024 General Election.
Vote-By-Mail Practices
Oregon uses an all vote-by-mail system for its elections. All registered voters will receive a ballot two to three weeks before Election Day. Click here for an absentee ballot request form if you would like your ballot mailed to an address other than your permanent residence.
- The deadline to register to vote in Oregon for the General Election is October 15, 2024. As long as you are registered on or by this date, you will receive a by-mail ballot.
- Your completed by-mail ballot must be received in person by Election Day (November 5, 2024) or by mail 7 days after Election Day (November 12, 2024) in order to be counted.
- Mail your ballot at least a week before Election Day or deliver it to a drop box site to ensure it’s counted.
- Further absentee/by-mail voting information for Oregon is listed here.
Early Voting
Oregon offers early voting.
- You can vote early and in person at your County Elections Office. Click here for more information on how to contact your County Clerk for specific dates and times.
Poll Finder
Oregon conducts all elections by mail. Click here to locate ballot drop box locations for your county.
Election Day Practices
You can still vote in-person on Election Day in Oregon at your County Elections Office. Click here for more information on how to contact your County Clerk for specific dates and times. All ballots must be returned to a County Elections Office or designated drop box site by 8pm on Election Day.
- You do not need to provide a form of ID along with your ballot. Your signature on the return envelope of your ballot will be matched with your voter registration card to verify your identity.
- Further Oregon voting information is listed here.
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