PRESS RELEASE

Date: August 28, 2025
Contact: Tess Seger | tess.seger@sos.oregon.gov

Is It Official Election Mail?

A PSA from Secretary of State Tobias Read

SALEM, OR — Even though the May 2026 primary is still months away, Oregonians are already starting to receive mail and other communications about their participation in the next major election. To avoid confusion and combat misinformation, Secretary of State Tobias Read is raising awareness about how Oregonians can tell if the mail they are receiving is from an official source – or not.

“Oregonians are getting a lot of different information from a lot of different sources about our elections – that’s why it’s so important for our citizens to have the tools they need to sort out fact from fiction,” said Secretary Read. “If you get something in the mail about voter registration or an upcoming election, the easiest way to tell if it’s from an official source is to look for the official election mail logo.”

If Oregonians receive mail about an election that does not have the official election mail logo, here some important things to keep in mind:

• If the mailer does not display the official election logo, it did not come from your local or state election office.
• Third-party groups often use outdated or incorrect data.
• Your local election office maintains the most accurate, up-to-date voter registration information. If you want to make sure your registration is correct, go to oregonvotes.gov/myvote or call 1-866-673-VOTE.

About the Official Election Mail Logo The Official Election Mail logo is a trademarked design that can only be used on mail pieces created by, or on behalf of, an election official that is mailed to or from a U.S. citizen for the purpose of participating in the voting process. This includes items like balloting materials, voter registration cards, and voter reply mail. The logo design features an interpretation of the stars and stripes of the American flag, and the words “Official Election Mail,” clearly visible over the designation — “Authorized by the U.S. Postal Service.” It can only be printed in black or specific shades of blue or red.

Oregon voters with further questions about election-related mail can reach out to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division or contact their local county clerk.

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