Primary Rules
How Oregon's Primary Works
Oregon uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Oregon?
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 1,067,885 | 31.13% |
Republican | 775,396 | 22.6% |
Independent/Other | 1,587,240 | 46.27% |
Oregon uses a Closed Primary system
How many eligible Oregon residents actually vote?
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 71.9% | 2,308,256 |
| 2022 General | 62.4% | 1,997,689 |
| 2020 General | 75.3% | 2,413,890 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 22.7% | 778,423 |