A new Oregon bill could let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections starting in 2027. Supporters say it boosts civic engagement — opponents argue teens aren’t mature enough for the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon attorney general's office has launched an investigation into three cases of noncitizens voting in an election for which they were ineligible, according to a brief ...

though some jurisdictions allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Voting as a noncitizen can result in prison sentences, fines and deportation. Oregon automatically mails ballots to all ...

Additionally, the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is 11:59 pm on April 29, 2025. For those Oregon residents who are U.S. citizens and who have a valid Oregon driver's license ...

Backers say they plan to amend the bill to make it clear it’d only apply to the election of school board members. — Aimee Green is covering the Oregon Legislature this session. Reach her at ...

A new Oregon bill could let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections starting in 2027. Supporters say it boosts civic engagement — opponents argue teens aren’t mature enough for the ...