Oregon Secretary of State
136 State Capitol
Salem OR 97310
136 State Capitol
Salem OR 97310
Salem OR 97310
503 986 1518
1 866 ORE VOTES
Elections Division
- Voter Resources
- Campaign Finance
- Candidates and Political Parties
- County Elections Offices
- Elections History
- Federal, State and County Officials
- Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Resources for Voters with Disabilities
- HAVA Complaint Procedure
- HAVA in the News
- About HAVA
- Who's Involved in HAVA
- Oregon Voter Bill of Rights
- Initiative, Referendum and Referral
- Oregon Central Voter Registration (OCVR)
- Publications and Forms
- Statutes/Administrative Rules
- Vote by Mail
- Voter Registration
Help America Vote Act
The Help America Vote Act, or HAVA, was passed by Congress in October 2002 to making sweeping reforms to the nation's voting process. The Act addresses improvements to voting systems and voter access that were identified following the 2000 Presidential Election. It includes provisions for replacement of punchcard and lever voting systems, creation of centralized voter registration database, new voter identification requirements, access for people with disabilities, and enhanced voter outreach.
