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 | 1,049,400 | 31.0% |
Republican | 772,372 | 22.8% |
Independent | 1,488,485 | 44.0% |
Other | 76,705 | 2.3% |
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Gen Z is far more likely to register Non-Partisan than Boomers — it’s their single largest category.
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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 |