All Oregon elections are conducted with mail-in ballots, which are mailed to registered voters two to three weeks before the election and must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election. Ballots may be mailed to Lane County Elections at the address on the voting envelope or be dropped off at special drop boxes throughout the county. Contact the Lane County Elections at 541-682-4234 for the location of a convenient box.

In order to register to vote in Oregon you must be at least 17 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Oregon. You must be at least 18 years of age to vote.

Voters must be registered at least 20 days before an election to be allowed to vote in that election. The registration form must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 21st day before the election at which the person intends to vote. Re-registration is necessary if a voter changes name, address, or party affiliation.

The deadline for voter registration for the November 2, 2010 general election is October 12, 2010.

Mail-in registration forms are available at banks, schools, post offices, libraries, and at
Lane County Elections
275 West 10th Avenue,
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-4234.

Current registrants may change their registration information through election day.

Information and Forms for Voter Registration may be downloaded from the Oregon Secretary of State’s website.

The Oregon Blue Book is the official state directory and fact book about all levels of Oregon government.

Vote Source, is the website of the League of Women Voters of Oregon Education Fund which offers Voters Guides for state and local elections.

The League of Women Voters of Lane County provides a list of public officials serving Oregon citizens in its publication “They Represent You.” Copies are available from the League office, and the contents are presented below:

We have provided some basic answers to some frequently asked questions. If your question is not addressed or not fully answered, please call the League office, (541-343-7917).

• In which Congressional District am I?

  Click here for a map or call the League office. An office volunteer may be able to answer the question if you provide your address. You also may come into the office see our detailed map. See our “Contact Us” page for our phone number, address and office hours.

• Who is my state representative in the Oregon General Assembly?

  See They Represent You.

• Who is my national representative /senator in the US Congress?

  See They Represent You for that information.

• Which is my Eugene Ward?

  Call the League office, 541-343-7917. An office volunteer may be able to answer the question if you provide your address. You also may come into the office and look at our detailed map. See “Contact Us” Page for our address and office hours.

• Who is my city representative in the city of Eugene?

  See They Represent You for that information.

• Who is my county representative in Lane County ?

  See They Represent You for that information.

• How may I reach my representative?

  See They Represent You for that information.

• Do you have the address of governmental departments (local, county, state, national) or organizations dealing with issues in which I may be interested (e.g.,environmental issues, health issues, human resources, land use, etc.)?

  The League has considerable resource material for this type of information. The volunteer in our office should be able to answer your question.
  Also see The Oregon Blue Book.

• How can I put a statement in the Voters Pamphlet?

  The League has election and related information in the office. Our office volunteer should be able to answer that question.

• How may I join the League?

  See our “Join Us” page.

• Does the League of Women Voters support candidates?”

  NO