Oregon
Population
4,217,737
Voting-Age Pop.
3,002,261
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 13, 2020
The deadline to register is 21 days before Election Day.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingNo
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Same-Day RegistrationNo
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ID RequiredNo
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Oregon is a vote-by-mail state. Registered voters will receive a ballot two or three weeks before an election.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
Early in-person voting is not available in this state.
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
The deadline to register is 21 days before Election Day.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
Oregon is a vote-by-mail system. Voters receive an official ballot to complete and insert into the security envelope, which is placed in the ballot return envelope and signed by the voter.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - sos.oregon.gov
Federal
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Social Security Number
State
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Current Oregon Driver's License or State ID Card
Local
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Utility Bill
Other
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Other Form
If you do not have valid Oregon ID or Social Security number, provide a copy of one of the following that shows your name and current address: Valid photo identification, paycheck stub, bank statement, government document, proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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