Participating in elections is such an important way to make decisions for yourself, your family, and your community. We all have the opportunity to vote and make our voices heard.
Vote411 - Election Info You Need!
A link is provided here VOTE411 - Stay informed.
Vote411 is a Nonpartisan One - Stop - Shop for Election Information.
You can find a list of races and measures for our county & state as well as many other useful resources available including: voter registration links, important dates, and more.
We are reminded as the political conventions have shown us - how important & critical our votes are and how they shape our future. This is a crucial time, it is essential that voters have accurate, reliable election information. Vote411 will help serve this purpose.
The Oregon League invites all candidates to answer several questions relating to the position they are seeking, though some candidates may choose not to participate. The information given to those questions is provided by the candidates themselves, and is not edited by the LWV. Encourage candidates to fill out the questions!
You can also obtain information on candidates through the Coos County Election Board website prior to an election. This link, when live, will take you directly to an Election page where you can also find information on county measures. There you can also locate lots of information about our county voting system, find out how to be an observer or find an Election Reporting Schedule, as well as see a copy of a candidate's filing application.
Deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General election is October 15th. Check your registration on the Secretary of State website. If you are not registered, please do so, so you will have an opportunity to make your voice heard.
As an American citizen, it is our right and responsibility to cast our vote and make our voices heard. Registering to vote ensures that you will receive a ballot and can have it cast in every election. Don't miss this opportunity to have a say in the future of our country.
Registering to Vote is Important
Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name?
Voter registration forms are available at all county public libraries and at the county Courthouse in Coquille. City Halls and post offices also carry voter registration forms. A voter registration form can also be found online prior to elections at the Oregon Secretary of State's website.
Be sure to check your registration today!
Ballots are mailed to all active, registered voters starting 21 days prior to an election. If you do not received your ballot after one week, please contact the Coos County Elections Office at (541) 396-7610 immediately.
Elections in Oregon with Mail-in Ballots & Results
Oregonians are fortunate to have a long-standing mail-in ballot system in place that is time-tested, safe and reliable. A discussion of Election security & procedures was presented last fall with a presentation by our then Coos Couny Clerk, Dede Murphy. A recording of that meeting can be viewed here. Part 1 - Presentation and Part 2 - Questions & Answers.
During the 2020 election cycle, the LWVCC produced a video entitled "A Short Tour", narrated by former Coos County League President Carol Ventgen, that explains the process. Though a bit outdated for the current election, it provides good basic information for those seeking to understand the process better.
Up-to-date Election results are available after each election and can be viewed here. For local results click on the county.
