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How to Vote in Oregon: 2028 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours
Everything you need to vote in Oregon for the November 7, 2028 general election — when to register, when early voting opens, how to vote by mail, and when polls close.
Rules as of September 17, 2026 · verify at Oregon's official election site
Election Day
November 7, 2028
Quick Answer
- Register By
- 21 days before Election Day
- Early Voting
- Opens ≈ Oct 16, 2026
- Mail Ballot Request By
- Not needed — every voter is mailed a ballot automatically
- Polls Close
- 8 p.m. PT (last close 11:00 p.m. ET)
- Election Day
- November 7, 2028
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Early voting opens
Ballots mailed ~18 days before Election Day All-mail state; drop sites open by the Friday before.
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Election Day
Polls close 8 p.m. PT (last polls close 11:00 p.m. ET). A small eastern slice is on Mountain time and closes an hour earlier in ET terms.
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What's on Your Oregon Ballot
Every U.S. House seat is up for election every two years. Whether a U.S. Senate seat is also on the ballot depends on the state.
U.S. House of Representatives
All of Oregon's U.S. House seats are on the 2028 ballot. View Oregon's current delegation →
U.S. Senate
On the ballotThe November matchup: David Brock Smith (R) vs Jeff Merkley (D).
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided earlierOregon's 2028 Oregon Supreme Court seat was decided before November. Local judges may be on your ballot too. How Oregon chooses its judges →
To see every race you will vote on — including judges and local measures — check your sample ballot from your county or local election office, starting at Oregon's official election site.
Find your Oregon representative and senators
Enter your address to see exactly who represents you before you vote.
Voter Registration in Oregon
To vote in the November 7, 2028 general election, register by 21 days before Election Day.
Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at Oregon's official site.
Early Voting in Oregon
Early voting opens ≈ October 16, 2026 — Ballots mailed ~18 days before Election Day. It runs through Election Day.
Oregon is an all-mail state: every active registered voter is automatically mailed a ballot, and in-person early voting sites are an alternative to mailing it back.
All-mail state; drop sites open by the Friday before.
Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at Oregon's official election site.
Voting by Mail in Oregon
Every active registered voter in Oregon is automatically mailed a ballot — no request needed.
Return rule: Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within seven days
Every active voter is mailed a ballot automatically.
Track your ballot: look up your record at Oregon's voter portal to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.
Details and request forms are at Oregon's official election site.
Voter ID Requirements in Oregon
No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.
See the full list of accepted ID at Oregon's official election site.
Poll Hours in Oregon
Polls are open until 8 p.m. PT on November 7, 2028 — because Oregon spans more than one time zone, the last polls in the state close at 11:00 p.m. ET. A small eastern slice is on Mountain time and closes an hour earlier in ET terms.
See how Oregon's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at Oregon's official election site.
When Oregon Certifies Its Results
Election-night totals are unofficial. The count becomes official in two steps:
- Local: County clerks — by about November 30, 2026. Within 27 days of the election.
- Statewide: Secretary of state — December 10, 2026 on the 2026 calendar. Within 37 days of the election.
Certifying is a required step, not a second vote on the result. What happens if a local board won’t sign off, every state’s deadlines and how a result can be challenged are on how election results are certified.
Live on Congress Countdown
Live countdown to Election Day — and every date in between
Registration deadlines, early voting, and the full 2026 election calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to register to vote in Oregon?
21 days before Election Day Confirm the exact date at https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx.
Can I vote early in person in Oregon?
Oregon mails every active registered voter a ballot automatically, so most voters don't need a separate early-voting trip. In-person options still exist — see the early voting section below.
Do I need ID to vote in Oregon?
No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.
When do polls close in Oregon?
Polls close 8 p.m. PT (the last polls in the state close 11:00 p.m. ET) on November 7, 2028.
How do I vote by mail in Oregon?
Oregon automatically mails a ballot to every active registered voter. Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within seven days
Is it too late to register to vote in Oregon?
21 days before Election Day Confirm at https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx.
How do I track my mail ballot in Oregon?
Look up your voter record at Oregon's voter portal (https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/vr/showVoterSearch.do) to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted.
Where can I see a sample ballot for Oregon?
Your county or local election office publishes sample ballots before each election. They list every race you will vote on, including judges and local measures. Start at Oregon's official election site (https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx).