LANE COUNTY VOTERS: REMEMBER TO SIGN THE RETURN ENVELOPE AND RETURN YOUR BALLOTS EARLY

News Release from Lane Co. Government
Posted on FlashAlert: October 28th, 2022 7:30 AM
Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections by the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, November 8.

In order to be counted, ballots must be received at Lane County Elections by:

Regular mail. Ballots must be postmarked no later than November 8, 2022 and received no later than November 15, 2022 to be counted.
A 24/7 ballot drop box.
Lane County Elections. Ballots can be turned in directly to the Lane County Elections Office during business hours.

“Oregon has made great strides toward ensuring that all eligible voters have the opportunity to return their ballots in a way that is most convenient for them,” said Lane County Clerk Dena Dawson. “That said, it is still critical for voters to be aware of the ballot return deadlines and make a plan to ensure their ballots are received in time so their votes can be counted.”

Voters must also remember to sign their ballot return envelopes before mailing or returning their completed ballot to Lane County Elections.

The signature is a security measure used to verify identity. County personnel who have received training in handwriting analysis compare it to signatures in the voter registration record. A ballot may only be counted if the signatures match.

Voters with questions can email [email protected] or call 541-682-4234.

About the Lane County Elections Office:

The Elections Office, located at 275 W. 10th Avenue in Eugene, is responsible for conducting elections in Lane County. The Elections Office manages voter registration, the processing of mail ballots, recruitment and training of election workers, and certification of elections.