Voting in
Oregon

ORUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Oregon pioneered all vote-by-mail elections in 2000. Every registered voter receives a ballot in the mail approximately 2-3 weeks before Election Day. There are no traditional polling places, but official drop-off sites are available statewide.

Online Reg AvailableNo-Excuse AbsenteeNo ID Required

Upcoming Elections in Oregon

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

228 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 13, 2026
By MailOctober 13, 2026
In PersonOctober 13, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
No
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Oregon votes entirely by mail and does not have traditional polling places. Voters verify their identity by signing their ballot envelope, which is compared to their signature on file.

Early Voting

Early voting is not available in Oregon.

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

N/A - All mail voting; ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • Oregon is an all vote-by-mail state; every registered voter receives a mailed ballot
  • No traditional polling places exist; ballots are returned by mail or at official drop sites
  • Ballots are mailed to voters approximately 2-3 weeks before Election Day
  • Oregon was the first state to adopt statewide vote-by-mail in 2000
  • Automatic voter registration is provided through the Oregon DMV

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