(SALEM, OR) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding Oregonians that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming statewide election is April 28, one week from today. It is also the deadline to change an existing voter registration, including declaring for a political party to participate in the closed primary election races across the state.
To be eligible to register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Oregon, and at least 16 years old. Oregonians must be 18 years old to vote.
“Voting is how Oregonians hold politicians accountable, weigh-in on important issues, and decide the direction of our state,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said. “Oregon’s vote-by-mail elections are safe, accurate, and fair, and it only takes minutes to register and be a part of the democratic process.”
Creating or updating your voter registration can be done online at OregonVotes.gov or at your local county elections office.
Prospective voters registering online will need documentation to prove citizenship and eligibility. Information like your Oregon driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number will help county clerks determine eligibility.
They will also have to affirm, under penalty of law, that they meet all eligibility requirements and that the information provided on the registration form is true.
The Primary statewide election is coming up quick: Tuesday, May 19th! That’s less than one month away.
The Secretary of State’s office just released the official 2026 Elections Toolkit, a collection of nonpartisan voter education materials designed to help you, your friends, neighbors, and every eligible voter vote with confidence in this year’s elections.
Visit OregonVotes.gov/toolkit to find everything you need to know about…
- Registering to vote
- Filling out your ballot
- Making a plan to vote
- Signing your ballot
- Knowing your rights as an Oregon voter
…all in one place.
Take a look and share these toolkits with your community, and do it soon because there are important dates coming up!
Tuesday, April 28th is the deadline to register to vote in the big May election.
Need to register, check, or make a change to your registration? Visit OregonVotes.gov/myvote.
Registering to vote is quick and convenient. To learn where you can register, what documents you’ll need to register, and when you need to register by to take part in this year’s elections, I encourage you to check out our guide below.
Your vote is your voice, and registering to vote is the first step to making it heard.
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To download this guide visit OregonVotes.gov/toolkit.
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ATTENTION: Oregon voters are now advised to mail their ballots back at least one week before election day due to delays at the Post Office.
You can always use a 24/7 official, secure drop box up until 8:00 PM on election night. Find everything you need know about making sure your vote counts this election year at OregonVotes.gov/toolkit.
Save yourself the worry: don’t wait, vote early!
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Questions about voting in Oregon?
FIND A TOWN HALL WITH SECRETARY READ NEAR YOU!
Join Secretary Read and get answers to your questions at upcoming town halls in Philomath, Corvallis, and Lincoln City! More town halls to be announced soon.
Join Representative Gomberg and Secretary Read for their joint town halls. There are two dates and locations in District 10: Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1:30-3:00 PM at the Philomath High School Auditorium and Saturday, May 9 from 9:30-11 AM at the Lincoln City Community Center.
Submit your questions and RSVP for the Philomath and Lincoln City town halls here!
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Join Secretary Read, Senator Gelser Blouin, and Representative Finger McDonald for their joint town hall in Corvallis. Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM at Lincoln Benton Community College. ASL and Spanish interpretation provided.
Submit your questions and RSVP for the Corvallis town hall here!