Decision 2026: Oregon Secretary of State urges voters to drop off ballots at ballot boxes as soon as possible

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May statewide election.

Voters can utilize official ballot drop boxes, local post offices for manual postmarks, or county elections offices to submit their ballots. The Secretary of State's Office has also provided an online tool to help Oregonians locate their nearest ballot drop box.

Tobias Read emphasized the importance of voter participation. He urged voters to meet the deadline. "If you haven't submitted your ballot yet, you have until 8:00 p.m. to find your nearest ballot drop box and cast your vote," Read said. "Elections are foundational to our democracy and the more eligible Oregonians who participate, the more our government truly reflects the will of the people."

Following the ballot submission deadline, unofficial election results will be made available after 8:00 p.m. on results.oregonvotes.gov. This website will be updated every 15 minutes. Additionally, individual counties will post results on their respective websites.

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