Register to Vote by Oct. 15th in Oregon

The 2024 election is less than a month away. In addition to the U.S. presidential election, Oregon voters will select 6 congresspersons, 15 state senators, 60 state representatives, vote on five ballot measures and decide the winner of three statewide offices: Oregon Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer.

Deadlines are approaching for Oregonians who want to register to vote. You have until 11:59 p.m. on October 15 to register online or post registration cards to vote in the November 5 election. To register to vote go to the Secretary of State ‘My Vote’ website and double check to ensure you meet the qualifications. You must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be a resident of Oregon
  • Be at least 16 years old (although you won’t receive a ballot until an election on or after your 18th birthday)

According to the secretary of state election calendar, October 16 is the first day ballots will be mailed to voters. Completed ballots can be mailed back through Election Day or deposited in official drop sites. Drop sites will start accepting ballots on October 16, the same day ballots will start to be mailed. Ballots can be dropped off until 8 p.m. on Election DayA website to find the nearest ballot drop box will be available on October 16 at sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/drop-box-locator.aspx. Ballots also can be dropped off at county clerks’ offices from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Posted in Advocacy on the Move, Oregon Advocacy.