Voting in Oregon

All Oregon Elections are vote by mail. After you register to vote, you will receive your ballot in the mail. Ballots may be returned by mail or to any official ballot dropsite.

Guide to Voting in Oregon | Guia Para Votar (en Espanol)

My Vote

My Vote is a centralized system where you can search for your voting information. In My Vote, you can:

Check your registration status
Update your registration
Find a ballot dropsite
Track your ballot
Find your Elected State and Federal Officials

Go to the My Vote online application >

Voter Assistance

Contact your County Elections Official if you need help to register or vote.

Important Dates

May 30, 2012	First day for nonaffiliated and minor political party candidates to file certificates of nomination for general election.
August 28, 2012	Last day for nonaffiliated and minor political party candidates to file certificates of nomination for general election.
August 28, 2012	Voter Pamphlet Deadline
September 22, 2012	Ballots mailed to long-term absent electors (overseas and military)
September 25, 2012	Seven day campaign finance transaction reporting begins for general election
October 8, 2012	Ballots mailed to out-of-state voters
October 16, 2012	Voter Registration Deadline
October 19-23, 2012	Ballots mailed (other than long-term and out-of state)
November 6, 2012	Election Day
December 6, 2012	Certification of election results

Military and Overseas Voters

Through My Vote you can check your voter registration status, track your ballot, and see if you have an active election that you are qualified to vote in.

If you need to register to vote you can complete your registration online if you have a Oregon Driver's License, Permit or ID number issued by the Oregon DMV. Here is a video tutorial to help you register to vote online.

You can complete a voter registration form and mail it to your county official or the Secretary of State Elections Division.

To receive a ballot other than by mail please contact the county you are registered in.

Ballots can be returned via e-mail, fax or mail. County return info is available here.

Election Calendar

2012 Elections Calendar