How to Vote in Oregon
“Alis Volat Propriis”— She Flies With Her Own Wings
Capital: Salem
Nickname: The Beaver State
Admitted: 1859 (33rd state)
Electoral Votes: 8
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Flower: Oregon Grape
Registration Deadline
21 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required
Signature verification
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
All-mail voting
Polling Hours
Ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day; drop boxes available
Electoral Votes
8
Voter Registration in Oregon
The voter registration deadline in Oregon is 21 days before Election Day.
Oregon offers online voter registration.
Oregon has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).
In Oregon, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.
Voter ID Requirements in Oregon
Oregon requires Signature verification identification to vote.
Early Voting in Oregon
Yes — Oregon offers early voting.
All-mail state; ballots mailed approximately 18 days before Election Day
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Oregon
Absentee and mail-in voting in Oregon: All-mail voting.
All registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot; in-person voting not generally available
Polling Hours in Oregon
Polls in Oregon are open Ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day; drop boxes available.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Oregon
Felony voting rights in Oregon: After prison.