Portland State Votes

When students register to vote in large numbers, it shows legislators at the local, state, and federal levels that students are a community whose needs must be prioritized. Look below for links to register to vote in Oregon, check your registration status, get answers to frequently asked questions and more!

Action Items

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Check Your Voter Registration Status

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Register to Vote in Oregon

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See What's On Your Ballot

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Sign the All In Voter Pledge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about being a student voter in Oregon? Check out this handy FAQ from the Oregon Secretary of State's office.

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2026 Regional Primary Elections Timeline

State of Oregon

October 13: Voter Registration Deadline
- Registration cards postmarked by October 13 or submitted online no later than 11:59 pm are valid.
October 14: First day ballots are mailed to voters
November 3: Election Day
- County Clerk's office open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Last day for voters to return ballots.
- Ballots that are mailed must be postmarked by election day.
- Ballots deposited in an official drop box must be received by 8 pm on election day.

State of Washington

Voter Registration Deadline
- October 26: Online and mail registrations
  - Deadline to vote online and by mail is 8 days before the election.
- November 3: In-person registration deadline
  - Eligible voters may register to vote in person during business hours and any time before 8pm on Election Day
October 16: Ballots mailed to voters
November 3: Election Day
- Ballots must be received by 8pm on Election Day or postmarked by Election Day.

SALP and ASPSU strive to provide opportunities for civic engagement through student leadership opportunities and direct access to nonpartisan voter engagement resources for PSU students in collaboration with campus and community partners. Our goal is to ensure that all PSU community members have the tools they need to register to vote and can access information about upcoming local, statewide, and national elections.

Portland State University is a participating campus in the Oregon Campus Voting Challenge through All In Campus Democracy Challenge and the Oregon Secretary of State Office.

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About ASPSU

PSU’s student government, the Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU), works to amplify the voice of the student community. You can gain valuable leadership experience as an ASPSU member, and earn a leadership stipend, internship credits, and more.

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