PORTLAND, OR – Governor Tina Kotek released the below statement in response to President Trump’s executive order today on vote by mail:
“Today, President Trump signed an executive order that represents a direct attack on the fundamental right of every American to cast their vote and have it counted. This order is not about election integrity — it is a massive and unconstitutional voter suppression effort spearheaded by President Trump. Ultimately, this is about silencing people.
“Oregon has been a national leader in vote by mail for over 25 years. Since we became the first state in the nation to conduct all elections entirely by mail in 2000, Oregonians have cast their ballots safely, securely, and conveniently, and our elections have been a model for the rest of the country. Our system works. It is trusted. And it has consistently produced strong voter participation precisely because it makes voting more accessible, not less.
“We will fight this order with every tool available to us in order to protect Oregon’s well-tested, fair electoral process. To every Oregonian: your vote is safe, your voice matters, and I will not let this administration silence you. Democracy is not negotiable – and neither is your right to vote.”