Oregon
Bill seeks to end vote-by-mail in Oregon
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) – Republican lawmakers in Oregon are trying to repeal the state’s longstanding vote-by-mail system.
Legislators on both sides of the aisle are preparing to debate Senate Bill 210 which would return the state to in-person voting.
The new bill was introduced in January, 2025 by David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford).
The bill would require in-person voting for most Oregon residents on election day and would require voters to present a government-issued ID when voting.
The bill does hold exemptions for military personnel overseas.
In 1998, Oregon voters overwhelmingly chose to implement vote-by-mail and in 2000 Oregon became the first state to conduct an all vote-by-mail election for the president of the United States.
The bill was set to be debated for the first time Monday at 1 p.m. in front of the Senate Committee on Rules.
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