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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 3h

Students at Reed College know that elections matter, and they're ready to make a difference. Thank you for having me, and thanks for participating in the Oregon Campus Voting Challenge!

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

North Bend, thank you for showing up and asking some great questions. Thanks to the League of Women Voters of Coos Bay for organizing and Coos County Clerk Julie Brecke for bringing everyone together and helping us to explain how #OregonElections work. #OregonVotes #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We're going everywhere to get the word out about Oregon's secure, accurate, and fair elections. Thank you to President Howard, Chemeketa Community College, and the Marion Berries for the opportunity to create a "fever pitch" of excitement for our elections.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Portland, bring your voting questions to our Oregon Votes Town Hall on Oct. 6 at 6 pm! Join me & Mayor Wilson for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion, moderated by Ken Boddie, about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: bit.ly/4iuFXIZ #OregonVotes #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our communities need small businesses, like Portland Cargo, to grow and thrive. That's why I meet regularly with business owners, large and small, to make sure we understand their challenges and where government can help them or stay out of their way. Thanks for all you do to uplift entrepreneurs!

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Oregon Elections 📬🗳 @oregonelections.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oregon, the 2026 General Elections Voter's Pamphlet is now available to preview online at oregonvotes.gov/voterspamphlet. The Oregon Voters' Pamphlet is a source of information about candidates, measures, and voting rules. Printed pamphlets will be delivered between Oct. 7 and Oct. 9.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Medford, join us tonight at 6 pm! Join me & Senator Jeff Golden, Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker, and Mayor Michael Zarosinski for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: sos.oregon.gov/Pages/community-enga… #OregonVotes #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Reminder: Medford, join us tomorrow at 6 pm! Join me & Senator Jeff Golden, Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker, and Mayor Michael Zarosinski for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: bit.ly/46IKVdS #OregonVotes #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our communities need small businesses to grow and thrive. That's why I meet regularly with business owners to make sure we understand their challenges and where govt can help them or stay out of their way. Thx to Portland Cargo for the tour and all you do to help our local entrepreneurs get started!

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This place is special. Thank you to 1803 and Albina Vision Trust for the walking tour through Albina's rich history the re-imagining of this vibrant and diverse community.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Save the date! I'm hosting a series of Oregon Votes Town Halls around the state. I'll be joining w/ local leaders for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how elections are run in our state and what you need to know to make sure your vote gets counted. #oregonvotes RSVP: bit.ly/46IKVdS

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Had an absolute blast at the Pendleton Round-Up this year! Until next year, Let'er Buck!

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, our office released a follow-up audit of the state’s High School Success program because Oregon’s students deserve every chance to succeed, and we need to make sure our schools are getting the support they need to prepare students for the future. Read more: bit.ly/4ySxwfm

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Calling all Oregon photographers! The 2027-28 Oregon Blue Book Photo Contest is OPEN, and now’s the time to show us some of the beautiful landscapes you’ve captured. Lear more and submit your photos here: sos.oregon.gov/photocontest #oregon #oregonnw #oregonlife #oregonexplored

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There's something so magical about the Oregon State Fair--rain or shine! I had a great time talking with Oregonians while working at our @oregonsos.bsky.social Archive Division's booth, meeting Oregon authors, exploring the exhibits, and, of course, enjoying a marionberry milkshake.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Oregon legislature awarded the Oregon Secretary of State emergency funding to expand the network of secure, official ballot drop boxes and provide all Oregonians greater transparency into the status of their ballot. Swipe to learn more! #OregonVotes #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Portland is locked in for the upcoming election & fired up about protecting our voting system! Thx to the League of Women Voters of Portland, City of Wood Village & Director of Multnomah County Elections Tim Scott for an engaging conversation! #OregonVotes #OregonElections #orpol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It was a pleasure to celebrate the ten-year milestone of Juntos Avanzamos with Point West Credit Union. The "Together We Advance" designation represents a commitment to serving all communities with respect and dignity, so everyone has a fair shot. Felicitaciones on 10 years! #OregonSmallBusiness

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Medford, bring your voting questions to our Oregon Votes Town Hall on Sept. 29 at 6 pm! Join me & Senator Jeff Golden, and Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: bit.ly/4iuFXIZ #OregonVotes

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I toured Washington Co.'s Elections Office w/ @repbonamici.bsky.social & spoke w/ our nonpartisan elections administrators about how they keep our elections secure, accurate, and fair - while being transparent so the public trusts our elections. #OregonNews #OregonVotes #OregonElections #orpol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

These practical tools will help voters make sure their ballots get counted, especially with everything that’s going on with the federal government and the postal service. This is a huge win for Oregon elections! Read more: bit.ly/4iuB9mT #OregonVotes #OregonElections #OregonNews #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We’re already getting reports about misleading mail going out to voters: Here's how to tell if you're receiving an official notification: look for the official election mail logo to verify that it’s from an official source. Watch to learn more. #OregonVotes #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Let's be crystal clear about something: Our elections are going forward as planned. Last week, I gave an elections update w/ Governor Tina Kotek, and Oregon's U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to explain everything we're doing to keep Oregon's elections safe, fair and accurate. #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

North Bend, bring your voting questions to our Oregon Votes Town Hall on Sept. 24 at 5:30 pm! Join me & Coos County Clerk Julie Brecke for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: bit.ly/3SNJyaM #OregonVotes #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

One out of every three Oregonians relies on the OHP for access to health care, which is why it is important that the program is administered efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with federal rules. We released an audit focused on potential Medicaid duplicate payments: sos.oregon.gov/audits

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Oregon, it's National Voter Registration Day! Visit Oregonvotes.gov to register, check, or update your information. #OregonVotes #OregonElections #OregonNews #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Oregon will vote by mail this November. Tonight’s Supreme Court decision is an important victory for Oregon voters and the rule of law. Our secure, fair and accurate vote-by-mail system will go forward as it always does. Presidents don’t decide elections. The people do. #OrPol #OregonElections

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tonight, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, blocking changes that would have caused major disruption just days before the first ballots are sent to Oregon voters. #OregonVotes #OregonElections #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is a big deal: we are setting up more drop boxes and giving Oregonians a better tool to track their ballots. This will help voters make sure their ballots get counted, especially w/ everything that’s going on with the fed. government and the postal service. More: bit.ly/4cIpj51 #orpol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it out to the Gresham Oregon Votes Town Hall! Special thanks to Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, Senator Chris Gorsek and Representative Ricki Ruiz for helping to answer voters' questions about our elections! #OregonVotes #OregonElections #OregonNews #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thanks to these critical investments, Oregonians will have more secure locations to return their ballots & a tool to be confident that their vote was counted. Thanks to the Oregon Legislature for their partnership in ensuring Oregon’s elections remain secure, accurate, and fair!

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Oregonians will have more secure locations to return their ballots & a tool to be confident that their vote was counted. I want to thank the Oregon Legislature & legislative leadership for providing $1.25 million to support these projects & Oregon elections. #oregonvotes #orpol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I toured Washington Co.'s Elections Office w/ @repbonamici.bsky.social & spoke w/ our nonpartisan elections administrators about their continuous efforts to ensure the security, accuracy & transparency of our elections. Thanks to our 36 county election offices!

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There is a lot of uncertainty right now & people trying to make voting harder. Watch the press conference I just held w/ Gov. Kotek, Senators Wyden & Merkley explaining how we're going to protect every eligible Oregonian’s right to vote: www.youtube.com/live/HhzJXUCZPP4?si=XfeAiJuTsKEqAvib

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Vote-By-Mail Press Conference Livestream • September 8, 2026

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Gresham, Join us tonight at 6 pm! Join me & Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, Senator Chris Gorsek, and Representative Ricki Ruiz for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: sos.oregon.gov/Pages/gresha...

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Great to be with you and answer your questions about elections, Bend! Special thanks to Senator Anthony Broadman and Reps @emerson4or, Jason Kropf, and Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison for an engaging discussion. Learn more about upcoming town halls: bit.ly/46IKVdS

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day and will re-open Tuesday, September 8th, with regular business hours. Contact us at (503) 986-1523 or by email at oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Oregon, I am constantly energized by your passion for our elections! Thank you to the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County for all you do for the people of Central Oregon and for an awesome event.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It was such an honor to attend the mobilization ceremony for the Oregon National Guard's 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and speak with our service members and their families. Wishing these brave men and women a safe deployment.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A federal judge extended the legal block against the Postal Service, essentially stopping them from illegally restricting vote-by-mail. This is an important win, and it reaffirms that our secure, fair, accurate vote-by-mail elections will go forward as they always do. #orpol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What do you need to know: Our elections will go forward as they normally do. The purpose of this directive is to provide certainty to local elections officials and to voters alike. Read more: bit.ly/4qPtRfL

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s was a pleasure to celebrate the 10-year milestone of Juntos Avanzamos with Point West Credit Union. The Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation represents a commitment to serving all communities with respect and dignity, so everyone has a fair shot. Felicitaciones!

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How do we verify our vote? @orsecretaryread.bsky.social explains the process - from getting your ballot in the mail to having it counted.

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Bend, join us tonight at 6 pm! Join me & Deschutes Co. Clerk Steve Dennison, Sen. @broadmanfororegon, Reps @emerson4or & Jason Kropf for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how we run elections in Oregon. RSVP: bit.ly/4c7ufju #OregonVotes #OregonNews #OrPol

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Bend, join us tomorrow at the Bend Oregon Votes Town Hall on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.! I'll be joined by Sen. Anthony Broadman, Rep. Emerson Levy & Rep. Jason Kropf for an engaging, nonpartisan discussion about how Oregon runs elections. #oregonvotes RSVP: bit.ly/4c7ufju

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Not if I have anything to say about it. We will use every tool available to protect your right to vote. Oregon will have secure, accurate, and fair vote-by-mail elections this fall. #oregonvotes #OregonElections More: wapo.st/4iGI8Js

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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I'm not going to let the Trump administration deny any Oregon citizen their right to vote. I will use every tool available to protect our elections. We will continue to challenge this USPS plan, & we will continue to have safe, accurate, & fair vote-by-mail elections. #oregonvotes #orpol

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@orsecretaryread.bsky.social and I visited the Washington County Elections Office!

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