Protecting Oregon Elections

Oregon Elections: Safe, Secure, and Accurate

The most important thing to know:

This fall, Oregonians will vote by mail as we have for 25+ years.

Voting by mail in Oregon is safe, reliable, and accurate.

Oregon has a long-standing commitment to open, accessible, and fair elections. The Oregon Department of Justice remains steadfast in protecting the rights and safety of every Oregon voter, and we continue to work closely with the Secretary of State to ensure our election system remains secure, trusted, and accurate. If those values are threatened, we stand ready to challenge any unlawful overreach and defend our state.

On this page, you’ll find the answers to frequently asked questions related to elections, as well as a timeline of legal actions related to mail-in voting in 2026.

Elections FAQs

How reliable is mail-in voting?: Mail-in voting is safe, reliable, and accurate. Oregonians have voted by mail for more than 25 years, under both Republican and Democratic Secretaries of State – and in fact, Oregon was the first state to be all vote-by-mail. Ballots are mailed to active registered voters two to three weeks before each statewide election. You can learn more about voting by mail and election integrity on the Secretary of State’s website here: Election Integrity(Opens in a new tab/window).
How do I turn in my ballot?: Ballots can be mailed back or dropped off at any official drop box across the state. Oregonians who need to return their ballot by mail should do so no later than 7 days before Election Day. Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid postmark by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Find a drop box near you(Opens in a new tab/window).
How do I track my ballot or check my voter registration?: You can check or update your voter registration or track your ballot on the Secretary of State’s website using My Vote. Click here: My Vote(Opens in a new tab/window).
What do I do if I don’t receive my ballot?: For questions about ballot mailing, delivery concerns, or potential USPS irregularities, your county elections office is the best point of contact. County officials can assist with ballot issuance and replacement ballots. You can find contact details here: County Elections Officials(Opens in a new tab/window).
Where can I find information about voting in Oregon?: You can learn about voting in Oregon at the Secretary of State’s Election Division: Voting in Oregon(Opens in a new tab/window). This page includes information about registering to vote, absentee voting, voter status FAQs, and more.
What are Oregon’s elections laws?: You can learn about Oregon’s elections laws on the Secretary of State’s website: Laws, Rules & Directives(Opens in a new tab/window).
I heard that the president is trying to interfere with mail-in voting. Is that true? What’s the latest?: On September 14, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s effort to require states to send voter rolls to the federal government and have the US Postal Service determine who can receive a mail ballot. As a result of the Court’s decision, nothing will change about the way Oregonians vote this November, and Oregonians can remain confident that our elections will once again be safe, secure, and accurate. Eligible voters will receive their ballot by mail, and they will be able to safely and securely cast their ballot by mail or by dropping it in an official drop box. The Oregon Department of Justice will remain vigilant: if there are any further federal attempts to change our elections process, we will immediately take action.
How can I report someone violating Oregon’s elections laws?: If you believe a violation of Oregon election law has occurred, you may want to file a formal investigation request with the Secretary of State’s Elections Division. Learn what gets investigated and how to file a complaint on the Secretary of State’s website: Report An Election Law Violation(Opens in a new tab/window).

Elections in Oregon: Legal Action in 2026

Here is a timeline of legal actions related to mail-in voting in 2026. The bottom line: there will be no changes to Oregon’s elections this fall. Oregonians will vote by mail as we have for 20+ years, and our elections will be safe, reliable, and accurate.

In March 2026, President Trump issues an executive order that, among other things, unlawfully directs USPS to adopt rules that would interfere with mail voting.
In April 2026, Oregon and other states file a lawsuit challenging Trump’s vote-by-mail executive order.
In June 2026, a federal district court blocks Trump’s executive order. The federal government appeals that ruling.
In August 2026, the Supreme Court rules that the states filed their lawsuit too early, but could return to court once USPS issues its mail voting rules.
In August 2026, USPS issues rules that unlawfully attempt to regulate and interfere with mail voting. Oregon and other states immediately file another lawsuit challenging those rules.
In September 2026, a federal district court blocks the USPS rules, saying they are likely unlawful. The federal government appeals that ruling.
In September 2026, the Supreme Court issues a ruling that blocks the USPS rules for the November election, concluding that those rules are likely unlawful. As a result, there will be no changes to Oregon’s elections this fall.