SALEM, OR — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding Oregonians that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming statewide election is April 28, one week from Tuesday, April 21. It is also the deadline to change an existing voter registration, including declaring for a political party to participate in the closed primary election races across the state.  To be eligible to register to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Oregon, and at least 16 years old. Oregonians must be 18 years old to vote.  “Voting is how Oregonians hold politicians accountable, weigh-in on important issues, and decide the direction of our state,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said. “Oregon’s vote-by-mail elections are safe, accurate, and fair, and it only takes minutes to register and be a part of the democratic process.”  Creating or updating your voter registration can be done online at OregonVotes.gov or at your local county elections office.  Prospective voters registering online will need documentation to prove citizenship and eligibility. Information like your Oregon driver’s license number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number will help county clerks determine eligibility.  They will also have to affirm, under penalty of law, that they meet all eligibility requirements and that the information provided on the registration form is true.   Additionally, on Monday the Secretary of State’s Office released the official 2026 Elections Toolkit, a collection of civic education materials designed to provide important information for every eligible Oregon voter ahead of this year’s Primary and General elections. Find the toolkit at OregonVotes.gov/toolkit.