State voting rules for Oregon
Oregon voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
How to Send
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
(You must have an Oregon State identification card to use Oregon’s online voter registration system. You do not need a state ID to use www.votefromabroad.org)
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return: Email or Fax or Mail
(If ballot is returned by mail, it must have US Mail postmark. Use US Military Mail or the US Embassy diplomatic pouch. NOTE: Online upload is also available in Jackson and Washington counties)
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Oregon state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to Oregon state income tax.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you'll be able to register to vote in Oregon only if your US citizen parent or spouse is registered to vote as "intend to return." In addition, you must indicate that you "intend to return" on a separate form that Oregon will send to you.
Indicating that you "intend to return" may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to Oregon state income tax.
Once registered, you'll receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Election Deadlines for Oregon Voters Abroad
Election Deadlines for Oregon Voters Abroad
| Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
|---|---|---|---|
Oregon-General Nov 4 | Email or Fax or Online Upload: Received by Oct 14, 2025 Postal mail: Postmarked by Oct 14, 2025 | Not Required Not required -- but highly recommend all voters confirm with their Election Office that they're registered as an "Overseas voter" | All Voters Email or Fax: Received by Nov 4, 2025, 8:00 PM All Voters Postal mail: Postmarked by Nov 4, 2025, 8:00 PM only if sent by mail, received by Nov 12, 2025 (and must have US Mail postmark) |
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.