Oregon is a state that has shown a clear inclination towards Democratic candidates in presidential elections. This preference has been so marked that none of the presidential candidates have visited the state since they were nominated. In the U.S. House of Representatives district, Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces a difficult battle for reelection.
In 2020, Oregon voters preferred President Joe Biden over Trump by nearly 10 percentage points. This year, there is also a measure on the ballot to establish ranked-choice voting. At the top of the ballot, voters will find the contest for Oregon's eight electoral votes between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Ballots were mailed starting on October 16. Election day is November 5, and polls are expected to close at 11 p.m. Eastern time. In addition to the presidential contest, voters will also elect representatives for the U.S. House of Representatives, state Senate, and other government positions.
In the past presidential election in 2020, Biden received 56% of the votes in Oregon, while Trump received 40%. Regarding political affiliation in Oregon, about 33% are Democrats, 24% Republicans, and 36% unaffiliated. About 80% of registered voters participated in the 2020 presidential election.
It is important to note that Oregon allows ballots postmarked up to seven days after election day to be counted. This has led to significant changes in results in past elections. Early election reports from Oregon often focus on votes cast before election day, as the state predominantly uses mail-in ballots.
Attention will be focused on the night of the election on November 5, when the results of the presidential election and the contest for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in Oregon will be announced.
