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Register to Vote<\/h1>\n

Your Voice Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Learn more about how to register to vote in Oregon by visiting the Oregon Secretary of State Voting & Elections<\/span> website. Last day to register to vote: Tuesday, October 15th, 11:59 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ballots<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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You will receive your ballot – Ballots “drop” (are mailed by county election offices) starting October 16th, 2024, and should arrive around the 18th.<\/h4>\n

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Contact the county office if ballot is not received (see “My Vote” link).<\/h4>\n

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When to Vote<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Be sure to follow all instructions (what type of pen to use, how to return, signature on the outside of the envelope, etc.).<\/h4>\n

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Mail the ballot by Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th (no stamp needed, postmarked by November 5th) or<\/span> put it into an official ballot box by 8:00 p.m. on November 5th (see “My Vote” link for where to find ballot boxes).<\/h4>\n

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Candidates and Measures<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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For ballot help, visit the State of Oregon for information<\/a>. For the Voters Guide (Pamplet) mailed to voters and available on websites (by county and statewide), visit the State of Oregon for information<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

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To the best of your abilties research candidates (their websites, who endorses them, etc.) and the measures (websites and Voters Guide). Be smart and do your own research as mis\/disinformation can be used to mislead voters.<\/h4>\n

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After Voting is Completed<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Visit the county website, and use the “My Vote” link to sign up with information that will be with your ballot.<\/h4>\n

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If the signature is not correct, the election office will contact you to verify (see #4 Track your Ballot to see if accepted).<\/h4>\n

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My Vote<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h1>\n

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