If you are a US citizen, reside in Oregon, are 18 years old and have registered to vote... you have the right to vote!
You have the right to vote even if you are homeless.
You have the right to vote if you have been convicted of a felony but have been released from custody, even if you are on probation or parole.
You have the right to vote even if you have a guardian and even if you need help reading or filling out your ballot.
You have the right to vote or cast your ballot if you are in line by 8 PM on Election Day.
You have the right to know if you are registered to vote.
You have the right to choose whether or not you want to register as a member of a political party.
You have the right to use a signature stamp or other mark but first you have to fill out a form. No one can sign for you.
You have the right to ask for help from elections staff or from a friend or family member. There are some people who cannot help you vote, for example, your boss or a union officer from your job.
You have the right to a secret vote. You do not have to tell anyone how you voted.
You have the right to get a "provisional ballot", even if you are told you are not registered to vote.
You have the right to get a new ballot if you make a mistake.
You have the right to vote for the person you want. You can write in someone else's name if you don't like the choices on your ballot.
You have the right to vote "yes" or "no" on any issue on your ballot.
You have the right to leave some choices blank on your ballot. The choices you do mark will still count.
You have the right to use a voting system for all Federal Elections that makes it equally possible for people with disabilities to vote privately and independently.
You have the right to know if your ballot, including a "provisional ballot", was accepted for counting.
You have the right to file a complaint if you think your voting rights have been denied.
For more information about voter rights:
1-866-673-VOTE / 1-866-673-8683
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1-800-735-2900
for the hearing impaired
(Oregon Constitution, Sections 2 and 3;ORS Chapters 137, 246, 247, and 254;Vote By Mail Manual;Help America Vote Act of 2002; OAR 165-001-0090 and 165-007-0030)
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