 Is it Official Election Mail? A PSA from Secretary of State Tobias Read
SALEM, OR — The 2026 General Election is underway, and Oregonians are beginning to receive mail and other communication related to their vote. To prevent confusion and combat misinformation, Secretary of State Tobias Read is once again reminding Oregonians how to identify whether election-related communications come from an official source – or not.
“We’re already getting reports about misleading mail going out to voters, so I want Oregonians to have the tools to be able to tell fact from fiction,” said Secretary Read. “The good news is, it’s pretty simple: If you receive something in the mail about voter registration or your ability to participate in the upcoming election, look for the official election mail logo to verify that it’s from an official source.”
If Oregonians receive mail about an election that does not have the official election mail logo, here are 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- Third-party groups often use outdated or incorrect data.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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