The right to vote is enshrined in our constitution and fundamental to a vibrant and participatory democracy. Yet, around 12,000 people in Oregon are currently denied their right to vote, leading to low-income, Black, Indigenous, and Latine people being disproportionately disenfranchised. Guaranteeing the Right to Vote fulfills the promise of our democracy while improving public safety, and addressing racial and socioeconomic inequities.

Despite Oregon’s success with DMV-based AVR, a significant number of eligible voters in the state are unregistered to vote or are registered under an old address or name. Expanding AVR to Medicaid offices will close registration gaps, improve the security and accuracy of the voter file, and continue to protect non-citizens.

When legislative workgroups and task forces lack diverse voices, the process often creates policies and rules that don’t support – or worse, negatively affect – people across the state, particularly Black, Indigenous, Latine, and other Oregonians of color. We can ensure equitable policy outcomes by requiring task forces and workgroups to include the people who are most affected by these policies.

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is a simple, fair, and easy way to upgrade our electoral systems. As the fastest growing nonpartisan voting reform in the nation, RCV increases voter participation, improves representation, and enhances our democratic process.

We’re proud to be a Fair Shot For All coalition partner. For nearly ten years, our coalition has worked in lockstep on a clear agenda that aligns with the values of Oregon voters. In 2023, Fair Shot for All will be focused on: Indigenous Language Justice, In Defense of Humanity, Reproductive and Gender Justice for All, Stable Homes for Oregon Families.