Oregon

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate, Governor, U.S. House and 1 other statewide races

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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
Oregon conducts all elections by mail; county elections offices open beginning Oct 14, 2026, through 8:00 p.m. Nov 3 for in-person voter assistance, replacement ballots, accessible voting units, and ballot drop-off. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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
Mail and drop-box ballots are verified by comparing the voter's signature on the return envelope against the voter registration file; online registration uses an Oregon DMV license/ID number. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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)
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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.

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U.S. House, District 1 (Suzanne Bonamici running again)

Suzanne Bonamici (D) vs. Barbara Kahl (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 2 (Cliff Bentz running again)

Cliff Bentz (R) vs. Chris Beck (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 3 (Maxine Dexter running again)

Maxine Dexter (D) vs. Loran Ayles (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 4 (Val Hoyle running again)

Val Hoyle (D) vs. Monique DeSpain (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 5 (Janelle Bynum running again)

Janelle Bynum (D) vs. Patti Adair (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. House, District 6 (Andrea Salinas running again)

Andrea Salinas (D) vs. David Russ (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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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.

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Labor Commissioner (open seat)

Christina Stephenson (NP) vs. Cheri Helt (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State legislature races

All 75 Oregon legislative races on the Nov 3 ballot, from the official candidate list.

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All 36 Oregon counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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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

U.S. House, District 1

Suzanne BonamiciDemocratic · IncumbentBarbara KahlRepublican

U.S. House, District 2

Cliff BentzRepublican · IncumbentChris BeckDemocratic

U.S. House, District 3

Maxine DexterDemocratic · IncumbentLoran AylesRepublican

U.S. House, District 4

Val HoyleDemocratic · IncumbentMonique DeSpainRepublicanJustin FilipPacific Green Party of Oregon / Progressive Party

U.S. House, District 5

Janelle BynumDemocratic · IncumbentPatti AdairRepublicanAndrea TownsendPacific Green Party of Oregon

U.S. House, District 6

Andrea SalinasDemocratic · IncumbentDavid RussRepublican

Labor Commissioner

Christina StephensonNonpartisanCheri HeltNonpartisan

Local and district races: every Oregon county.

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