Date: May 5, 2026

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The big May Primary Election is exactly two weeks away (Tuesday, May 19).

County clerks started sending out ballots last week, so you should be getting yours soon – if you haven’t already.

If you need to update your address, it’s not too late to make that change. You can do so online at OregonVotes.gov/myvote. If you need to update your name or signature, you can still do that to by submitting a paper registration form. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to give your county elections office a call.

The best part about our vote-by-mail system is that you have time. Time to make a plan. Time to talk with your friends, family, and neighbors. Time to do your research before making your selections.

You should have received your Voters’ Pamphlet in the mail to help you start your research too, which you can also access online.

When you’re ready to fill out your ballot, reference our six-step guide below. It has all the information you need to fill out your ballot clearly, correctly, and confidently.

Sincerely,

Tobias Read
Oregon Secretary of State

To download this guide visit OregonVotes.gov/toolkit.

Don’t Forget to Mark Your Calendars!

Here are the key dates you need to keep in mind this election:

April 4 Ballots mailed to military or overseas voters; April 29-May 5 Ballots mailed to in-state voters; May 12 One week until Primary Election; May 19 Election Day (Primary).

Questions about voting in Oregon?

FIND A TOWN HALL WITH SECRETARY READ NEAR YOU!

Join Secretary Read and get answers to your questions at upcoming town halls in Corvallis (tomorrow!), Portland, and Lincoln City.

Join Secretary Read in Corvallis tomorrow, May 6 at 6 p.m. with Senator Gelser Blouin and Rep. Finger McDonald.

Submit your questions and RSVP for the Corvallis town hall here!

Join Secretary Read in Portland on May 8 at 6 p.m. with Congresswoman Dexter, Rep. Nosse, and Rep. Chotzen; in Lincoln City on May 9 at 9:30 a.m with Rep. Gomberg.

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