Oregon

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and Governor

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How to vote in Oregon

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Registration deadline was Oct 13, 2026. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Absentee / mail voting
All-mail state: ballots began mailing Oct 14. Return by 8 p.m. Nov 3 at an official drop box, or by mail postmarked by Election Day (mailing by Oct 27 recommended). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Oregon drop box locator · Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 36 Oregon counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (Jeff Merkley running again)

Jeff Merkley (D) vs. David Brock Smith (R) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Jeff Merkley0Position changes0 reversalsDavid Brock SmithPosition changes: record review coming soon
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Governor (Tina Kotek running again)

Tina Kotek (D) vs. Christine Drazan (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Tina Kotek0Position changes0 reversalsChristine Drazan0Position changes0 reversals1 unclear
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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Oregon's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Jeff MerkleyDemocratic · IncumbentDavid Brock SmithRepublicanGary Lyndon DyeLibertarianChris HenryProgressive

Governor

Tina KotekDemocratic · IncumbentChristine DrazanRepublicanBrett SmithPacific Green

Local and district races: every Oregon county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Oregon.

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