Absentee Voting

Military and Overseas Citizens

If you are an active duty member of the U.S. Uniformed Services, Merchant Marine or Activated National Guard, a family member (spouse or dependent), or a U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S. complete one of the following

• Federal Voting Assistance Program- Oregon
• Federal Post Card Application (Fillable pdf)- Register to vote, update voter info, or request an absentee ballot
• Federal Write-in Ballot (Fillable pdf)- to cast your ballot if you have not received one, register to vote, or request future absentee ballots.

Domestic US Absentees- Non-Military

If you are a registered voter who will be temporarily absent from your residence you may request an absentee ballot be sent to you at addresses within the U.S. by completing and mailing the following:

• Absentee Ballot Request Form (pdf)

Be sure to allow time for ballots to be delivered to you and returned to Columbia County Elections or official drop sites by 8 p.m. Election Day.  Postmarks are not considered. (Verbiage subject to change- effective 1/1/2022).