Voter registration deadline for Oregon’s primary election approaches
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregonians have less than two weeks to register to vote for the May primary election.
The state’s voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Apr. 30 at 11:59 p.m., for the election on Tuesday, May 21.
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According to the Secretary of State’s website, you must be a U.S. citizen, Oregon resident and at least 16 years old to register. However, those under the age of 18 won’t receive a ballot until an election falls on or after their birthday.
You will also need a state driver’s license, permit or other identification issued by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division to register online.
Residents without an Oregon ID can begin the process online, but must print their voter registration card and sign it before mailing it to county election officials. You can also register in person at county elections offices.
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Many Oregonians are automatically registered to vote when they renew or obtain a state license through the DMV, due to a law that went into effect in January 2016.
If you receive an Oregon Motor Voter card in the mail, you have the option to do nothing and register as an unaffiliated voter, fill out the card and choose a political party — which allows you to vote in the primary race — or opt out of registering altogether. The OMV card must be mailed within 21 days of receiving it.
Residents can check their voter registration status online.
Candidate Filings and Local Measures
The Secretary of State’s office has also listed the candidates and local measures that Oregonians will vote on later in May.
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