How & Where to Vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to Vote
Register to vote in Oregon, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Election Details
Visit the Oregon election website or call (503) 986-1518 to learn more about your states voting details.
Have more questions about voting?
Read our voting FAQ
Important Dates - Presidential Primary
Voting Information for Oregon
Don’t miss your next election!
Oregon will hold its presidential and state primary election on May 19th. Oregon voters are automatically registered at the address on their state issued ID. All voters receive a ballot by-mail to their DMV or voter registration address. If you have moved or are new to Oregon please update your information by registering to vote by Apr. 28th.
Presidential Primaries
In most cases, only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in its primary. However, the Republican Party allows unaffiliated voters to vote in select state offices primaries. See Oregon Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Oregon voters that are automatically registered via their DMV records need to declare their party online or by mail.
Statewide Primaries
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Find Your RepresentativesEarly Voting + Absentee Voting
Early Voting Dates: N/A
All registered voters in Oregon receive a vote-by-mail ballot. No excuse required.
If you will not be at your residence and would like to have you ballot mailed to a different address, you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Oregon does not have a deadline for these requests, however, we suggest at least 1 month before the election. Be sure to mail ballot in a timely manner so that it can be received by election day.
Voter ID + Eligibility for Oregon
Do Voters Need ID?
- No, voters do not need an ID
- First time voters need ID
- Student IDs accepted
Voter Rights
Find out more about your rights in Oregon.
Pre-registration
- The pre-registration age is 16
Youth participation is affected by changing state legislation or party rules. If we are not up to date please let us know.