Oregon legislation · 2026 Legislative Measures
Oregon SB1574: Relating to voting at primary elections.
Status: Failed, March 6, 2026
Digest: The Act allows certain persons who are 17 years old on the date of a primary to vote in the primary. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.6). Permits a person who will be 17 years of age on the date of a primary election and 18 years of age on the date of the general election to vote at the primary election for candidates of a major political party with which the person is affiliated. Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to the Secretary of State for the purpose of printing and counting additional ballots.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to voting at primary elections; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 247.016, 253.540, 253.565, 254.115, 254.370 and 254.470.
From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:
A BILL FOR AN ACT Relating to voting at primary elections; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 247.016, 253.540, 253.565, 254.115, 254.370 and 254.470. Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon: SECTION 1. ORS 247.016 is amended to read: 247.016. (1) Subject to this section, an otherwise qualified person who is at least 16 years of age may register to vote. (2) Except as provided under subsection (3) of this section, a person who registers to vote under subsection (1) of this section may not vote in an election until the person attains the age of 18 years. (3) A person who registers to vote under subsection (1) of this section not later than days before the date of the primary election and who will attain the age of 18 years after the primary election but on or before the date of the general election may participate in the primary election for the purpose of selecting the nominees of the major political party with which the person is affiliated. [(3)] (4) If a person who registers to vote under subsection (1) of this section will be under years of age on the date of the next election held on a date listed in ORS 171.185 or the next special election, the person's voter registration information, including …
Sponsors
- Chris Gorsek (D, 25) · primary sponsor
- Travis Nelson (D, 44) · primary sponsor
- Janeen Sollman (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Willy Chotzen (D, 46) · primary sponsor
- Wlnsvey Campos (D, 18)
- Jeffrey Golden (D, 3)
- Courtney Neron Misslin (D, 13)
- Farrah Chaichi (D, 35)
- Mark Gamba (D, 41)
- Dacia Grayber (D, 28)
- Zachary Hudson (D, 49)
- McDonald, Sarah (D, 16)
Latest actions
- : In committee upon adjournment.
- : Referred to Rules.
- : Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Common questions
- What is SB1574?
- SB1574 is a bill in the Oregon Legislature (2026 Legislative Measures): Relating to voting at primary elections.
- What does SB1574 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT Relating to voting at primary elections; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 247.016, 253.540, 253.565, 254.115, 254.370 and 254.470.
- What is the status of SB1574?
- Failed as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: In committee upon adjournment. (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1574?
- Chris Gorsek (D, 25), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1574?
- On the Oregon Legislature website: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/1574
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