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VOTERS' GUIDE We’re pleased to offer you this FREE nonpartisan election report This information is available to you for free, thanks to the volunteer efforts of League members and the support of generous individuals, foundations, and businesses. We are grateful to all who contributed to this effort to help Oregonians become informed and active voters. Important Dates Important Dates Remember to... Vote by Mail About this Election Measure 68 is a constitutional amendment referred by the July 2009 Legislature and 69 is also a constitutional amendment but proposed by the 2010 Legislature. The offices up for election that are addressed in this guide are: US Senator, US Representative, Governor, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Schools, Judge of the Supreme Court and Judge of Court of Appeals. The Candidate Questionnaires How We Research the Ballot Measures League researchers and editors tried to verify all the factual information in our explanations and in the pro and con argument sections. We did not include arguments from the two sides that are not supported by objective data, unless they clearly are statements of opinion about values or about consequences. We worked diligently to ensure that this guide is balanced, accurate, and fair. Link to BALLOT MEASURES. To vote in the May 18 Primary Election you must register by April 27. There are many ways to do it:
The law requires that you provide acceptable ID to register to vote in Oregon. If registering in person, you can use either your Oregon driver’s license or ID number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number. If you are registering by mail, you may use a copy of one of the following: valid photo ID, paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, government document, or proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. Who may register? You may register if you are an Oregon resident, U.S. citizen, and at least 17 years old. You must fill out a new registration card if you move, change your name, or want to change your party. Voting in the Primary Election: Major political parties (Democratic and Republican) choose who they want to run for office by having a Primary Election. The Primary Election is held every even-numbered year on the third Tuesday in May. If you are registered as a member of a major political party, you can vote in that party’s Primary Election. Sometimes a major political party will open its Primary Election to voters who are not registered as a member of any political party (non-affiliated voters). Non-affiliated voters will be notified by mail if a party opens its Primary Election If neither major political party opens its Primary Election, all nonaffiliated voters will automatically receive a ballot with all measures and nonpartisan contests (for example: judges, district attorneys, etc.). Back to topCongratulations! By registering to vote, you have taken the first step toward participating in your government. Now What?
Alternate Versions of this Guide To get an audio, large-print or Braille copy of this Standard Voters’ Guide, call Talking Book and Braille Services at 1-800-452-0292. You also can get copies of the Voters’ Guide online at www.VoteSource.org, by calling 1-866-ORE -VOTE , at many libraries and elections offices, or by contacting the League of Women Voters at 503-581-5722 or lwvor@lwvor.org. Go online at www.oregonvotes.org to view two educational videos about Alternate Format Ballot/ Accessible Voting Station and Assisting Voters with Disabilites. Acknowledgments Chair: Jane Gigler Thank you to our partners
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