# ORS § 247.005: 247.005 Policy

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.005

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 247.005
- **Heading:** 247.005 Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 247 / Section 247.005

## Text

(1) Each elector has the right to vote in any election in which the elector:

(a) Is qualified to vote;

(b) Has registered to vote in a manner authorized by law; and

(c) Casts a ballot in a manner authorized by law.

(2) It is the policy of this state that all election laws and procedures shall be established and construed to assist the elector in the exercise of the right of franchise. [1969 c.337 §3; 1979 c.190 §40; 2023 c.600 §1]

Source: Section 247.005 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors247.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 247.002 247.002 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.002.md)
- [ORS § 247.005 247.005 Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.005.md)
- [ORS § 247.009 247.009 Qualification to vote in political subdivision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.009.md)
- [ORS § 247.012 247.012 Method of registering or updating a registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.012.md)
- [ORS § 247.013 247.013 Where person considered registered](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.013.md)
- [ORS § 247.014 247.014 Transfer of voter registration information by Department of Transportation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.014.md)
- [ORS § 247.015 247.015 Other registration procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.015.md)
- [ORS § 247.016 247.016 Registration of person who is 16 or 17 years of age](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.016.md)
- [ORS § 247.017 247.017 Transfer of voter registration materials to Secretary of State from Department of Transportation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.017.md)
- [ORS § 247.018 247.018 Transfer of voter registration materials to Secretary of State from Oregon Health Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.018.md)
- [ORS § 247.019 247.019 Electronic voter registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.019.md)
- [ORS § 247.025 247.025 Registration deadline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.025.md)
- [ORS § 247.035 247.035 Rules to consider in determining residence of person for voting purposes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.035.md)
- [ORS § 247.038 247.038 Registration of person who is homeless or resides in identifiable location](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T23_C247_S247.038.md)

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