Voter Registration Deadline for Oregon’s November Election Approaches

Washington County Elections is reminding all residents that today, October 15, is the deadline to register and update your voter information for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

Oregonians can register or update their voter information:

• Online at OregonVotes.gov
• By mail using a voter registration form. This form also is available in multiple languages​.​
• In person at the county elections office before 5 p.m.

Reasons to update your voter registration status include:

• Recent name change
• Just turned 16 years old
• Just became a U.S. Citizen
• Recently moved

Registration forms sent through mail must be postmarked by October 15, 2024, or submitted online tonight no later than 11:59 p.m. to be valid. Online registration requires a states driver’s license, permit or other identification issued by the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV).

To register to vote in Oregon, you must be a U.S. citizen, an Oregon resident and at least 16 years of age. If you are not yet 18 years old, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.

Ballots will begin to be mailed out to all registered voters tomorrow, October 16, 2024. If you have not received your ballot by October 22, 2024, contact Washington County Elections at 503-846-5800.

Trust that your vote counts and track your ballot with BallotTrax! Washington County voters can receive notifications throughout their ballot’s journey by text, e-mail, or voice alerts. The notifications sent from Washington County Elections will indicate when your ballot has been mailed and when it has been accepted, or if there is an issue requiring further action by you, the voter. BallotTrax is provided at no charge to Washington County voters. Once you sign up, you will not have to reenroll come election time. Voters who are interested in signing up can do so by visiting this webpage.

Washington County Elections is committed to helping you better understand how the elections process works at the county level. Those who are interested in learning more are encouraged to reach out to the county’s elections division to schedule a tour of the facility. Elections-related resources can be found by visiting this webpage.