/tags/voting-by-mail Voting by mail en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:36:50 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-28/ballot-boxes-damaged-in-arson-attacks-in-portland-and-vancouver The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating after deliberately set fires at ballot boxes in Portland and Vancouver early Monday morning damaged three ballots in Oregon and destroyed hundreds in Washington. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:36:50 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-28/ballot-boxes-damaged-in-arson-attacks-in-portland-and-vancouver Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-10-14/oregonians-have-until-tuesday-to-register-to-vote-heres-what-you-need-to-know The process could look slightly different since Gov. Tina Kotek paused the Motor Voter program last week. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:28:48 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-14/oregonians-have-until-tuesday-to-register-to-vote-heres-what-you-need-to-know Joni Auden Land /politics-government/2024-09-28/oregon-voter-registration-error-was-detected-six-weeks-before-top-elections-officials-were-told The DMV said Friday it first learned about improper registrations in early August. Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and Gov. Tina Kotek say they learned about it in mid-September. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:01:32 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-28/oregon-voter-registration-error-was-detected-six-weeks-before-top-elections-officials-were-told Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-09-25/noncitizen-votes-could-not-have-swayed-oregon-contests-officials-tell-lawmakers Top election staffers appeared before a legislative committee for the first time since revelations Oregon improperly registered more than 1,200 people to vote. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:33:37 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-25/noncitizen-votes-could-not-have-swayed-oregon-contests-officials-tell-lawmakers Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-09-23/updated-findings-show-nearly-1-260-possible-noncitizens-were-registered-to-vote-in-oregon-since-2021 Officials say 10 of those improperly registered went on to vote. They stress the issue will not be a factor in this year’s election. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:41:47 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-23/updated-findings-show-nearly-1-260-possible-noncitizens-were-registered-to-vote-in-oregon-since-2021 Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-09-13/hundreds-of-noncitizens-were-registered-to-vote-in-oregon-through-state-error The news comes as immigration and allegations of voter fraud animate Republican politics nationally. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 01:03:49 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-13/hundreds-of-noncitizens-were-registered-to-vote-in-oregon-through-state-error Dirk VanderHart /business-and-labor/2024-07-24/southern-oregon-postal-workers-plan-rally-over-mail-in-voting-concerns Rogue Valley postal workers will hold a rally next week to raise awareness about the consolidation of some mail services up to Portland ahead of the November election. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:14:04 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-07-24/southern-oregon-postal-workers-plan-rally-over-mail-in-voting-concerns Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2024-05-28/last-weeks-primary-election-tracking-to-having-lowest-turnout-in-oregon-history As of Tuesday morning, only 33.6% of the state’s registered voters had returned their ballots. Wed, 29 May 2024 00:46:57 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-28/last-weeks-primary-election-tracking-to-having-lowest-turnout-in-oregon-history Bryce Dole /politics-government/2024-05-28/despite-national-pause-oregon-is-stuck-with-usps-changes-that-locals-say-hurt-small-businesses Despite a pause in a national plan to consolidate postal services, the effects have already taken root in Oregon. State and local lawmakers are calling for changes to post office operations in Southern Oregon. Wed, 29 May 2024 00:18:07 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-28/despite-national-pause-oregon-is-stuck-with-usps-changes-that-locals-say-hurt-small-businesses Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-05-16/changes-to-usps-operations-in-oregon-could-impact-election-mail If you’re still waiting to return your ballot for the Oregon primary election, use an official drop box. Recent changes to mail processing in Oregon have led to questions about the speed of the postal service. Fri, 17 May 2024 00:24:16 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-16/changes-to-usps-operations-in-oregon-could-impact-election-mail Roman Battaglia