Oregon Boosts Mail Voting Ahead of Midterms | Portland News

Oregon’s Secretary of State Tobias Read is pushing for $1.25 million in emergency funds to boost the state’s vote-by-mail system ahead of the midterms, adding 20 new ballot drop boxes and improving ballot tracking — all while defending Oregon’s decades-long mail-in voting tradition that drives higher turnout and stronger democracy. With unanimous legislative approval and a final decision pending from the emergency board, this move underscores a statewide commitment to accessible, secure voting and ensuring every Oregonian can cast and count their ballot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/048f2d8ced846e1e