To be eligible to vote you must be:
- A resident of Oregon
- A US citizen (or will become one by Election Day)
- At least 16 years of age (If you are 16 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.)
Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens:
In Oregon, you only lose your right to vote if you are currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. If you lost your voting rights because of a conviction, you could register to vote immediately after release. Your voting rights are not restricted by pretrial detention, misdemeanors, probation, or parole.
Voters without traditional residence:
Oregon votes by mail. Voters must provide a residence address on the voter registration form, but this address may be any location in the county that describes their physical location. This could be a shelter, park, motor home, or another identifiable place. The county clerk's office can be the mailing address of a person experiencing homelessness or residing where mail service is unavailable. Voters can pick up their ballot at the county elections office.