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How do I request an absentee ballot?

 You must mail or fax a letter to your county elections office (see below) including your name, Oregon residence address, address to which you want the ballot sent, and your signature. (Know that although Oregon’s elections are entirely Vote by Mail, you must follow this process for an absentee ballot.)
Where do I send the request?

 A list of county elections offices is available here.
What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?

 There is no official deadline, but keep in mind that your request must be processed, your ballot must be sent to you, and returned to the county elections office by Election Day, so make sure to request your ballot several weeks before Election Day. Applications for absentee ballots are made available 45 days before an election.
What is the voting procedure?

 Simply fill out the ballot and return it to your county elections office in the envelope provided.
What are the deadlines for voting absentee?

 Your ballot must be received at the county elections office no later than 8:00 pm on Election Day:
Primary Election: May 20
General Election: November 4
Postmarks do not count.
What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?

 Primary Election: May 20
General Election: November 4
Voter registration closes 21 days prior to Election Day.
How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?

 Bill Bradbury
Secretary of State
136 State Capitol Building
Salem, OR 97310
E-mail: oregon.sos@state.or.us
Tel: 503-986-1523
Fax: 503-986-1616

Elections Division
141 State Capitol
Salem, OR 97301
Tel: 503-986-1518
Fax: 503-373-7414
Toll-free: 1-866-ORE-VOTES
TTY: 503-378-5812
E-mail: electionsdivision@sosinet.sos.state.or.us
Is permanent absentee status available?

 No.
Additional information:

 To see the Oregon Guide to Vote by Mail (PDF format), go here.