Greg Walden Statement on Voting for Oregonians Displaced by Wildfires

Today, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement applauding Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno for releasing critical information on how Oregonians displaced by wildfires can vote.  
 
 "Mylene and I continue to keep the many Oregonians impacted by these devastating wildfires in our prayers. I will continue to work with local, state, and federal officials to help Oregon combat, recover, and rebuild from these fires. With November elections on the horizon, it is critical we ensure those who have been displaced by wildfire are able to exercise their right to vote. I commend Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno for having a plan ready to go to ensure that Oregonians can make their voices heard this November, and is working with our counties to make sure every vote counts,"  said Walden. 
 
To view the information provided by Oregon’s Secretary of State see below or click here.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How can I receive my ballot if I have been displaced by wildfires? 

• Ballots will start being mailed October 14. If you know an address where you will be able to receive mail then, you can add a temporary mailing address at  oregonvotes.gov/myvote. 
• If you want, you may also use this paper form to provide us with a temporary address. 
• You can pick up all of your mail (including ballots once they are mailed) at the post office that serves your permanent residence address. 
• Contact your county election office after October 1 for additional options they may have for pickup. Find your county election office here. 

If I submit a change of address through USPS, will my ballot be forwarded to the new address? 

• No. Ballots are unable to be forwarded. It is one of the security features of our system. You must inform election officials of your temporary address using one of the methods above in order to have your ballot sent there. 

Do I need to register to vote from my temporary address? 

• No. You do not need to re-register to vote if you are living somewhere temporarily because you have been displaced by wildfires. You just need to let us know where to mail your ballot by one of the methods above. 

Will I be able to vote on the local measures where my permanent address is located, even if I am temporarily living outside that area? 

• Yes. The ballot you receive will contain the contests for your residential address, not your temporary mailing address. 

What if my mailbox was destroyed? 

• If mail cannot be delivered to your home or mailbox, it will be held at your local post office and you can pick it up there.