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How is health care changing because of the COVID-19 pandemic? How does it need to change? LWVPDX organized and videoed a discussion on September 15 featuring an outstanding panel of physician experts. View it here: https://t.co/CJz6lKWIgv https://t.co/umHrF4icXy

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In Oregon, voters can receive a ballot no matter where they are staying. https://t.co/tR6yJajXmd

- 1 day ago

h J R

@overseasvote: It’s a good idea to reset expectations about what “election night” actually means, which this year will mean no clear winner. Looks like a lot of voters understand. https://t.co/OdZoJp7eru

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August 23-29 – Decorate your sidewalk with chalk messages to celebrate the right to vote. #ChalkTheVoteOR

September 18 – Zoom panel discussion on The Future of Health Care will be posted on the LWV of Portland YouTube channel

September 21 – Absentee ballots available in Elections office.

October 5 – Out of state ballots mailed.

October 7 – 10 – Voters’ Pamphlet mailed to all residential households by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office.

October 12 – Gresham Voting Center Express opens.

October 13 – Voter Registration deadline

October 14 – Ballots begin to be mailed to voters.

October 27 – Last day to safely return your ballot by mail. After that date voters must use an official drop site.

November 3 – General Election date (Ballots due by 8:00 p.m.)

Look here soon for LWV fall 2020 virtual events and General Election video recordings.