2022 Voter Resource Guide
Did you know that 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ people aren't registered to vote? And that Black and Latinx people are less likely to be registered than whites? As a health-focused organization, we believe that our community's well-being depends not only on our physical and mental health, but also our "civic health": the ability to influence the policies that affect our health and healthcare. That's why CAP is urging all eligible voters to make sure they're registered to vote and cast their ballots in the November 8 election!
Oregon Election Resources
The following information was sourced from the OR Secretary of State’s Website. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding voting or voting registration, please contact the OR Secretary of State’s office or your County Elections Officials.
Voter Eligibility
To register to vote in Oregon, you must be:
A U.S. citizen
A resident of Oregon
At least 16 years old
*If you are not yet 18 years of age, you will not receive a ballot until an election occurs on or after your 18th birthday.
How To Register To Vote
To register to vote online you will need an Oregon driver's license, permit or ID card number issued by the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV).
If you do not have an Oregon driver's license, permit or ID card, you can still use the online voter registration application. The information you enter will display on a voter registration card (PDF document) that you will need to print, sign and deliver to your county elections office to complete your registration.
Voters With Disabilities
As a voter with a disability, you can request a reasonable accommodation or assistance to vote. The Office of the Secretary of State is committed to ensuring accessibility at voting centers, and that you have the opportunity to vote privately and independently. You can find additional information and resources for accommodations on the Voters with Disabilities page.
Registration Deadlines
The deadline to register to vote in Oregon for the Nov. 2022 election is October 18, 2022
Washington Election Resources
The following information was sourced from the WA Secretary of State’s Website. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding voting or voting registration, please contact the WA Secretary of State’s office or your County Elections Department.
Voter Eligibility
To register to vote in the state of Washington, you must be:
A citizen of the United States
A legal resident of Washington state for at least 30 days prior to election day
At least 18 years old by election day
Not disqualified from voting due to a court order
Not currently serving a sentence of total confinement in prison under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections for a Washington felony conviction, and not currently incarcerated for a federal or out-of-state felony conviction.
How To Register To Vote
There are 3 ways to register to vote in Washington State.
By Mail - You can print and mail in a registration form or request a registration form to be mailed to you.
Online - You can quickly and easily register online.
In Person - Register at your county elections office.
Voters With Disabilities
As a voter with a disability, you can request a reasonable accommodation or assistance to vote. The Office of the Secretary of State is committed to ensuring accessibility at voting centers, and that you have the opportunity to vote privately and independently. You can find additional information and resources for accommodations on the Voters with Disabilities page.
Registration Deadlines
The deadline to register to vote in Washington is dependent on your method of registering.
By Mail: Must be received at least 8 days before Election Day
Online: Must be registered at least 8 days before Election Day
In Person: You can register up to and on Election Day
General Voter Resources
If you are not an Oregonian or Washingtonian, we want to make sure you still have access to the voter information you need. To find the most up-to-date information for your state regarding voter registration, election deadlines, polling locations, vote by mail or absentee ballots, or to sign up for elections reminders please visit vote.org.
2022 Endorsements
We proudly support the following Oregon ballot measures:
Yes on Measure 113: Hold Politicians Accountable
In recent years, lawmakers in the minority at the Oregon State Legislature have repeatedly walked out of the Capitol to stop laws they didn’t like from passing. By taking advantage of a loophole in the way the Legislature works, this handful of politicians has kept their colleagues in the majority from taking action on such critical issues as climate change and gun-related violence—not to mention the HIV epidemic. (A walkout in 2020 killed a bill that would have allowed pharmacists to prescribe PrEP.) Measure 113 will put an end to these anti-democratic shenanigans by prohibiting any legislator with 10 or more unexcused absences from running for re-election.
Yes on Measures 26-230, 26-231, and 26-232
These measures are all proposed changes to the Multnomah County Charter, which is the County’s “Constitution.” The first proposal, Measure 26-230, will simply replace gender-binary pronouns in the Charter with gender-neutral terms—a no-brainer. The next two proposals will help make the Board of Commissioners that runs the County more representative of and accountable to county residents: Measure 26-231 will allow everyone who lives in the county, regardless of citizenship, to vote in County elections, while Measure 26-232 will change the system for electing County officials to ranked-choice voting, a method that lets voters rank candidates in order of preference and produces more equitable outcomes.
Yes on Measure 26-228
Similar to the previous endorsement, this measure is a proposed change to the City of Portland’s charter. Measure 26-228 would (1) change the system for electing City officials to ranked-choice voting, (2) create four City Council districts with three councilors each (City Council currently has only five members, none of whom represent a particular part of the city), and (3) change City Council’s job to making policy, rather than trying to run the City day to day. In order to effectively address the unprecedented issues that Portland faces, such as our houselessness crisis, we need to leave our 100-year-old, inefficient, and inequitable form of city government behind—and these reforms are the way forward.
About Cascade AIDS Project
Founded in 1985 as a grassroots response to the AIDS crisis, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is now the oldest and largest HIV-services and LGBTQ+ health provider in Oregon and southwest Washington, with more than 100 employees working across four locations. Our organization seeks to prevents new HIV infections; support low-income people living with HIV; and provide safe, welcoming, and knowledgeable healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Through our vital health, housing, and other social services, we help ensure the well-being of more than 15,000 people each year. More information can be found at www.capnw.org
