2026 Oregon Elections
Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Oregon, plus voter registration and absentee resources.
Next election in Oregon
General Election
- In-person early voting
- October 16, 2026 – November 3, 2026
- Oregon is an all-mail state; ballots are mailed to all active registered voters about 18 days before the election, and voters may drop them off any time up to 8pm on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- October 13, 2026
- Voter registration closes 21 days before the election; Oregon has automatic voter registration but no same-day registration.
- Mail ballot request / update
- Request as early as possible
- No request is needed — every active registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot, with no excuse required.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by November 3, 2026
- Ballots must be received at a county drop site or elections office by 8pm on Election Day (postmarks do not count).
Key dates
State & Federal Elections
Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Oregon's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow detailsHide details
- In-person early voting
- May 1, 2026 – May 19, 2026
- Oregon is an all-mail state; ballots are mailed to all active registered voters about 18 days before the election, and voters may drop them off any time up to 8pm on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- April 28, 2026
- Voter registration closes 21 days before the election; Oregon has automatic voter registration but no same-day registration.
- Mail ballot request / update
- Request as early as possible
- No request is needed — every active registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot, with no excuse required.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by May 19, 2026
- Ballots must be received at a county drop site or elections office by 8pm on Election Day (postmarks do not count).
- 22 days away
General Election
NOV032026Tuesday- In-person early voting
- October 16, 2026 – November 3, 2026
- Oregon is an all-mail state; ballots are mailed to all active registered voters about 18 days before the election, and voters may drop them off any time up to 8pm on Election Day.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
- Voter registration deadline
- October 13, 2026
- Voter registration closes 21 days before the election; Oregon has automatic voter registration but no same-day registration.
- Mail ballot request / update
- Request as early as possible
- No request is needed — every active registered voter automatically receives a mail ballot, with no excuse required.
- Mail ballot return
- Must be received by November 3, 2026
- Ballots must be received at a county drop site or elections office by 8pm on Election Day (postmarks do not count).
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