Changing Party Affiliation

You may change, terminate or adopt a party affiliation at any time, with one exception (see below), by updating your registration information either in person or by mail.

Places to Register

  • Exception

You cannot change, terminate or adopt a political party affiliation if you are updating your registration in the 20 day period before a Primary Election. Postmarks do not count. Your updated registration must be turned in by the 21st day before the Primary Election.

Contact Elections Division

Open 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon - Fri
(503) 986-1518
(866) 673-VOTE
elections.sos@state.or.us
255 Capitol St NE, Ste 501
Salem, OR 97310-1306