LEGISLATURE PASSES EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR DROP BOXES, IMPROVED BALLOT TRACKNG

LEGISLATURE PASSES EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR DROP BOXES, IMPROVED BALLOT TRACKNG

September 13, 2026 1:45 p.m.  On Thursday, the Joint Emergency Board allocated $1.25 million to the Oregon Secretary of State to expand the state’s network of secure, official ballot drop boxes and provide all Oregonians with greater transparency into the status of their ballot. Oregon Secreta

Legislature Passes Emergency Funding for Drop Boxes, Improved Ballot Tracking for Voters

Secretary Read advocated for these resources on behalf of Oregonians concerned about the upcoming general election amid federal attacks SALEM, OR — On September 10, 2026, the Joint Emergency Board allocated $1.25 million to the Oregon Secretary of State to expand the state’s network of secure, official ballot drop boxes and provide all Oregonians greater transparency into the status of their ballot. “I told Oregonians I would use every tool ava…