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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Oregon
Voter registration
Online
By mail
Rule: received
In person
21 days before election
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026all-mail election; drop sites open (from Oct 16 when ballots available; staffed from Oct 30)
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Ballots mailed automatically Oct 14–20
Return deadline
Rule: postmarked, received by 2026-11-10 · drop sites close 8pm Election Day
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Oregon election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.