Oregonians Encouraged to Update their Information for National Voter Registration Day
By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
OREGON – September 19 is National Voter Registration Day. Oregonians are encouraged to register to vote or, if needed, update their voter information to remain eligible. Updates to voter registration may be required if a resident:
- Moves or changes their mailing address.
- Changes their legal name.
- Selects or changes their party affiliations.
Residents looking to vote for the first time may pre-register at the age of 16 though will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after their 18th birthday. First time voters can register online at https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/registration.aspx?lang=en. Registered voters that would like to review or update their information can also do so online at https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/myvote.aspx?lang=en
The registration deadline, as listed on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website, is “the 21st calendar day before an election to be eligible to vote in that election.” Residents may also reach out to their local county clerk’s office with questions.
