Oregon’s 2024 Primary Election: Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
Oregon’s 2024 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21st, and state residents have less than two months to register to vote, change their party affiliation, or update their voter registration information. The deadline to register is April 30th, after which any changes made will not take effect in time for the primary election.
Although Oregon has made significant efforts to simplify voting, such as implementing all-mail ballots and automatic voter registration through the DMV, it does not allow same-day voter registration. This means that voters must register at least 21 days before an election to receive a ballot.
Registration can be completed online through the Oregon Secretary of State’s website, where applicants must provide their name, date of birth, Oregon DMV number, and the address where they want to receive their ballot. Those who do not have a state license or ID can still fill out a registration form online and return it in person to a county elections office.
Once registered, voters can check their registration status or update their information through the My Vote tool online.
Important Dates
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April 30th:
Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information for the May 21st Primary Election*
May 1st:
Ballots will begin to be mailed to voters with Oregon addresses*
May 7th:
Last day for ballots to be mailed to voters*
May 21st:
Primary Election DayBallots and Voting
Ballots can be filled out and submitted at any time either by mailing them back or by dropping them in one of Oregon’s ballot drop boxes. An online drop box locator tool will be available starting 20 days before the election. Voters can track the status of their submitted ballots through MyVote.
Ballots must be postmarked or submitted to a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day, May 21st, in order to be counted. Ballots returned by mail will still be counted if they’re received up to seven days after Election Day, but only if they’re postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Note for Portland Voters
Unlike in past election years, Portland’s primary election ballots will not include the mayoral race or any city council races due to the city’s transition to a new form of government in January 2025.
