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Secretary Brown Statement on the Status of Clackamas County Ballot Fraud Investigation

Published on November 6, 2012 in Elections, general election, Headlines, Press Releases and Secretary Brown. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , .

Salem, Ore – Secretary of State Kate Brown today issued the statement below to provide an update of the investigation in Clackamas County and to correct information that reportedly was shared at yesterday’s emergency commission meeting in Clackamas County.

“To date, Clackamas County, under supervision of my elections monitors, has identified six ballots that were potentially altered by the accused temporary county elections employee.   The total number of ballots potentially affected is still under investigation by the Department of Justice.

“For all potentially altered ballots, Clackamas County elections officials will determine whether or not the original voter intent can be established.  If the original voter intent can be established, the ballot will be counted to reflect what the original voter marked.

“Voter intent will be determined by Clackamas County officials, but will be overseen by my two elections monitors, Brenda Bayes and Fred Neal who bring a combined 30 years of election experience.

“This is different information than was reported in the media yesterday.  Media reported that Clackamas County officials shared that all potentially altered ballots would not be counted.  This was inaccurate.”

Tell your friends every vote counts with this Oregon “i voted” sticker

Published on October 28, 2012 in Elections, general election, HAVA, Headlines, Social Media and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Because your vote is your voice and every voice matters…

Here in Oregon we vote by mail, but that doesn’t mean you can’t proudly wear an “i voted” sticker. Check out this custom digital sticker. It lasts longer than the one-use stickers of times past and won’t clash with your outfit, at least not if you use it as your social media profile photo.Post this "i voted" sticker as your social media profile photo!

Here is how it works. After you vote, post this free digital sticker as your profile photo on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, your blog, and LinkedIn – wherever you spend time or have connections. Use this sticker to let people know you’ve voted. Poke friends and family and remind them to vote too!

Visit Every Vote Counts for complete instructions and to download the “i voted” sticker. And please spread the word!

Oregon is a leader in voter turnout and is consistently in the top 10 nationally. Our vote-by-mail system is unlike any other system in the nation. It is cost effective, secure and accessible to everyone from downtown Portland to the rural routes of Malheur County.

Remember, voters have until November 6 at 8 p.m. to get their ballots turned in. Ballots must arrive in the mail by 11/6, or else be deposited in a secure drop box. Locate a drop site near you.

Oregon Recognized by National Military Voter Protection Project as All-Star State

Published on August 16, 2012 in Elections and Press Releases. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

Oregon was recognized as an All-Star state today by the Military Voter Protection (MVP) Project for taking significant efforts to promote and protect the voting rights of America’s military service members and their families.

“Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown has long demonstrated her commitment to the voting rights of our men and women in uniform, especially through the use of technology including iPads and internet tools,” said Eric Eversole, founder and executive director of the Military Voter Protection Project. “These efforts will help ensure that our service members can vote, regardless of where duty takes them.”

In analyzing these states, the MVP Project looked at a number of factors, including:

  • The state’s efforts to work with and reach out to local military installations and National Guard units on a proactive basis to provide on-base voter assistance;
  • Its use of electronic and web-based services to send election materials;
  • Its willingness to create specialized communications to military voters either through public service announcements or web-based announcements;
  • The state’s legislative efforts to eliminate barriers to military voter participation; and
  • Its track record of making sure that absentee military ballots are sent out no later than 45-days before the election and, when they are not, a high degree of accountability to resolve any violations.

You can view the Oregon All-Star page here.

“It truly is an honor to be recognized for our extraordinary efforts in protecting the voting rights of Oregon’s service members and their families,” said Secretary of State Kate Brown.

All-Star states list include: Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

For more information about the Military Voter Protection Project’s Heroes Vote Initiative or to view details about the MVP Project All-Star states, please visit http://www.herosvote.org/.

Four things to know if you want to vote in Oregon’s May primary…

Published on April 18, 2012 in Elections, Headlines, Secretary Brown and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Voter registration deadline for Oregon’s May primary is April 24, 2012

Here are four things you need to know:

  • Oregon’s primary election will take place on May 15, 2012
  • The deadline to register or change political party online at www.oregonvotes.org is 11:59 p.m. April 24
  • If you choose to register or change political party using a voter registration card, it must be postmarked by April 24
  • Ballots will be mailed April 27

For more information, please go online to www.oregonvotes.org or contact your county elections office. To find contact information for your county clerks, visit Voter Resources on the Secretary of State website.

Kate Brown: Postal Service Makes OR Vote-by-Mail Successful

Published on September 8, 2011 in Elections, Headlines, Press Releases, Road Trips, Secretary Brown, Social Media and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown spent her Labor Day weekend traveling to Washington D.C. where she attended a conference with postal union leaders from around the world. In her remarks she illustrated why the best way to enfranchise Americans is not through the ballot box, but through the mail box. Without a vibrant, efficient and reliable postal service, Vote By Mail would not be the resounding success that it is.

Tweets From the Road

Published on May 11, 2010 in Road Trips, Secretary Brown and Social Media. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Secretary of State Kate Brown is on the road, talking to county clerks, legislators, county commissioners, and local media about the Vote By Mail system in Oregon. I have been tweeting today and will continue tomorrow from a few things we’re doing in Bend. You can follow right here, just check out the widget below!

Secretary of State Brown Goes to Washington….D.C. [Updated]

Published on May 4, 2010 in Secretary Brown. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Secretary of State Kate Brown is in Washington D.C. today in preparation for her testimony tomorrow in front of the United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

The Secretary will be discussing the success of Vote By Mail in the State of Oregon in a panel meeting entitled: Voting By Mail: An Examination of State and Local Experiences.

Interested parties can watch streaming video of the panel discussion by clicking here. Things will get started at 7:00am PST.

Update: The Secretary’s testimony can be seen here. There you will also find a link to the Secretary’s written testimony as submitted to the committee.