May 21, 2024 1 p.m. Updated: May 21, 2024 4:54 p.m.
Oregon voters have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to drop off their ballots. Check out our ballot guide for information on top races.
With less than an hour before polls close, voters drop ballots at the box at Multnomah County Elections Division offices, Portland, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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Jamie McLeod-Skinner chats with supporters at the Deschutes County Democrats gather to watch election returns at the Unofficial Logging Company in Bend, Ore., Tuesday May 21, 2024.
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Supporters at Jamie McLeod-Skinner’s election night event gather to watch returns at the Unofficial Logging Company in Bend, Ore., May 21, 2024. McLeod-Skinner is a candidate in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House, Oregon District 5 seat.
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Mike Schmidt nervously awaits the first ballot returns at his election night party at the Jupiter Next Hotel in Southeast Portland, Ore., May 21, 2024. Schmidt, who previously worked as a teacher in Louisiana, is holding a bag of Zapp's chips -- a New Orleans staple. "A friend gave them to me for luck," he said. But will they bring luck? "We'll know soon," said Schmidt, looking at the clock. Schmidt is running for reelection for Multnomah County District Attorney.
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A supporter of Mike Schmidt watches election returns while attending Schmidt’s election night party at the Jupiter Next Hotel in Southeast Portland, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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Miguel Aleman of Portland prepares ballots for processing at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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David Morris of Rock Creek moves a cart of ballots for processing at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., on May 21, 2024.
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Ballots are processed at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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Aloha Wyse drops ballots into the box at Hillsdale Library in Portland, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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A person drops a ballot at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., on May 21, 2024.
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Miguel Aleman of Portland, left, receives a delivery of ballots from John Litster of Rock Creek, as ballots are processed at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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Ballots move through the signature verification machine as they are processed at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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(Left to right) Rok Flores of Hillsboro, John Schmitt of Beaverton and Larry Hatch of Forest Grove prepare ballots for processing at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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Pat Barcroft of Tigard verifies signatures on ballots at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024.
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(Left to right) Kristi Bigio of Portland, Debra Hawash of Beaverton and Norbert Schlotfeldt of Hillsboro staff the will call area at the Washington County Elections Office in Hillsboro, Ore., May 21, 2024. Voter turnout statewide still hovered around 20% as of Monday.
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Jeremy Haug drops a ballot into the drop box at the Hillsdale Library in Portland, Ore., May 21, 2024.
Tuesday is the final chance to grab your ballot, your county-specific voter’s pamphlet, and your favorite black or blue ink pen to participate in democracy.
It’s true, you have another option: mailing a ballot, even on election day. Ballots must be postmarked on May 21 to be accepted.
Procrastination is not uncommon around these parts. As of Monday, statewide turnout still hovered around 20%. More than 62% of registered voters did not submit a ballot in 2022.
Here’s what you need to know:
Find the nearest drop box: Not sure where the closest official ballot drop box is in your county? Use this helpful resource from the secretary of state’s office.
Beef up on the issues: OPB’s Ballot Guide features stories of statewide importance.
