At least 45 days before each Election Day, ballots are mailed to U.S. citizens who are active members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, and the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their family members, and U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. 

Military and overseas voters may access Oregon's online ballot-marking tool along with the required forms. You may submit your ballot, signed envelope and Secret Ballot Waiver Form via fax or email.

Register to Vote

Eligible voters may register online with an Oregon driver license or state ID from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) using My Vote.

• Federal Voting Assistance Program’s online system does not require an Oregon driver license.
• Eligible voters must be registered 21 days before an election to cast a ballot.

Returning Your Ballot

Military and overseas voters have several ways to return their ballot:

• Ballots may be mailed to your county elections office.
• A signed ballot may be faxed or emailed if the voter completes and returns the Secret Ballot Waiver Form​.

For Your Vote to Count

Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid post mark by 8 p.m. on Election Day.​​​​​​​​​​

• If mailed, ballots must be postmarked by Election Day through the U.S. Postal Service.
• Foreign postmarks cannot be used for determining receipt by Election Day.
• We strongly recommend mailing ballots through overseas U.S. Post Office branches at U.S. diplomatic missions and U.S. Military Postal Service means only.

Find Out More with My Vote

Other online tools for military and overseas voters are available. Use My Vote to:

• Register to vote or update registration​
• Track ballot status
• Find state and federal elected officials
• Find information about state ballot measures and candidates