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Oregon
"Alis Volat Propriis"
The Beaver State's 6 representatives reflect the divide between Portland's progressivism and everywhere else's conservatism. Oregon pioneered vote-by-mail and legal marijuana, but also has a complicated history with racial exclusion.
West
Salem
Capital
4.2M
Population
33rd State
Statehood
8
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202470.7%
+5.4% above national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)52.0%
+3.0% above national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)18.7%
Fair - Notable gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Vote by mail; signature verification
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
D
Civics Education Standards
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
Standalone U.S. Civics (NOT integrated)
- Credits Required
- 0.5 credits
- Duration
- N/A
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Oregon OAR 581-022-2000 Civics Requirements
Oregon Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20