2026 voter guide
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How to vote in Oregon in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
Subscribe to these deadlines
One tap adds every Oregon deadline to your calendar — and when rules change, the dates update on their own. No account, no email.
Register to vote
Online: 21 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. In person: 21 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Oregon runs all-mail elections — every registered voter automatically receives a ballot. No request needed: every registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot.
Returning it: Postmarked by Election Day and received not later than 7 days after Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedOregon votes by mail — ballots go out starting October 14, 2026. County elections offices offer in-person help and replacement ballots through Election Day.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
One statewide measure is certified for Oregon's 2026 ballot so far.
Referendum 120Referendum · Transportation taxes · May 19, 2026 · Decided
This veto referendum asked voters whether to keep House Bill 3991, a 2025 law that raised Oregon's fuel tax, vehicle registration and title fees, and the payroll tax that funds public transportation. Voters rejected the law on May 19, 2026, repealing it.
A yes vote means: Keeps House Bill 3991, letting the fuel tax, vehicle fee, and payroll tax increases take effect.
A no vote means: Repeals House Bill 3991, canceling the fuel tax, vehicle fee, and payroll tax increases.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Oregon?
Yes — Oregon has official online registration (deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — Oregon runs all-mail elections. Every registered voter automatically receives a ballot.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Oregon, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 21 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. In person: 21 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Oregon deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Oregon election office. Found an error? Tell us.