2026 Primary Election Ballots In The Mail
- 05/01/26
The Lane County Elections office has placed ballots in the USPS mail stream for the 2026 Primary Election.
Lane County’s 21 ballot drop boxes will remain open until 8:00 pm on Election Day, May 19, 2026. Drop boxes are open 24/7. A list of drop box locations is included with every ballot.
“We are excited to announce that ballots for the Primary Election are in the mail,” said Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong. “And Lane County Elections is ready to assist voters who have questions or need assistance making sure their ballots are cast.”
Voters can track the status of their mail ballot by visiting www.oregonvotes.gov/MyVote.
Voters may return their voted ballots in one of the following ways:
- Regular mail. Ballots must be postmarked no later than May 19, 2026 and received no later than May 26, 2026 to be counted.
- A 24/7 ballot drop box.
- Lane County Elections. Ballots can be turned in by May 19, 2026 directly to the Lane County Elections Office during business hours (open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day).
Ballot drop box locations can be found online at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/elections.
As a reminder, Oregon is a closed primary state. All voters will have an opportunity to vote on issues and nonpartisan positions. Only voters who are registered members of political parties may vote for their respective party’s candidates in a primary election.
Voters with questions can email elections@lanecountyor.gov 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.
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2026 Primary Election Ballots In The Mail
- 05/01/26
The Lane County Elections office has placed ballots in the USPS mail stream for the 2026 Primary Election.
Lane County’s 21 ballot drop boxes will remain open until 8:00 pm on Election Day, May 19, 2026. Drop boxes are open 24/7. A list of drop box locations is included with every ballot.
“We are excited to announce that ballots for the Primary Election are in the mail,” said Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong. “And Lane County Elections is ready to assist voters who have questions or need assistance making sure their ballots are cast.”
Voters can track the status of their mail ballot by visiting www.oregonvotes.gov/MyVote.
Voters may return their voted ballots in one of the following ways:
- Regular mail. Ballots must be postmarked no later than May 19, 2026 and received no later than May 26, 2026 to be counted.
- A 24/7 ballot drop box.
- Lane County Elections. Ballots can be turned in by May 19, 2026 directly to the Lane County Elections Office during business hours (open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day).
Ballot drop box locations can be found online at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/elections.
As a reminder, Oregon is a closed primary state. All voters will have an opportunity to vote on issues and nonpartisan positions. Only voters who are registered members of political parties may vote for their respective party’s candidates in a primary election.
Voters with questions can email elections@lanecountyor.gov 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.
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