The Benton County Election Department and Oregon Secretary of State are teaming up to remind the public they must register to vote by Oct. 18, and vote by Election Day on Nov. 8.
It is easy to register to vote and get information about voting and elections at oregonvotes.gov.
Community members with names that have changed, who have moved, or recently been released from incarceration may need to update voter registration information online before Oct. 18. U.S. citizenship is required to vote.
“Keeping our communities engaged in elections is a top priority and our hope is to provide every eligible community member with the opportunity to vote in this election,” said Benton County Records and Elections Department Director James Morales.
The Oregon Secretary of State is also asking the public to be on the lookout for false information or disinformation and offers the following tips about how to not amplify false information:
- Don’t repost on social media.
- Don’t comment, this attracts more attention to the post.
- Comment only if the post is already popular, with vetted debunking information.
- If you must share, take a screenshot and share only through email, messenger, etc.
“With so much stuff online these days it’s hard to know where to get accurate information from a trusted source. We’re here to help by sharing official information from the Oregon Elections Division,” said Civic and Elections Education Director for the Secretary of State, Nikki Fisher.
If you see false information contact Nikki Fisher, nikki.fisher@sos.oregon.gov, 503-302-9618
To learn more about voting information, candidates and measures, Benton County community members can review the Benton County Voters’ Pamphlet.
Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please call Cory Grogan at 541-745-4468 or email pioinfo@co.benton.or.us.
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