The Admissions Blog writers would like to encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote this November 4th. For Oregonians, it is too late to mail in your ballot and you MUST drop it off at an official drop site. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the issues that are on the November ballot.

For complete online access to the Oregon voters’ pamphlet click here.

In order to be counted, your ballot must be received by a County Elections Office or deposited in an official ballot drop site no later than 8:00 PM on Election Day: Tuesday, November 4th.

Note: Postmarks do not count. There is an official ballot drop site on the OSU Campus:

OSU Valley Library
Mon – Thur 7:30 am to 1:00 am
Fri 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sun 10:00 am to 1:00 am

In Benton County there are four 24-hour official ballot drop boxes:

Fifth Street
Across the street from the Benton County Courthouse
180 NW 5th St – Corvallis

Wells Fargo Bank
Next to Pizza Hut, in the Timberhill Shopping Center
2543 NW Kings Blvd – Corvallis

Lincoln Health Center
Drop box in parking lot
121 SE Viewmont Ave – Corvallis

Ray’s Food Place
North Albany Shopping Center
621 Hickory Ave – North Albany

Other official drop sites include:

Corvallis Public Library
645 NW Monroe Ave – Corvallis
Mon – Fri 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sun 12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM

LBCC – Benton Center
757 NW Polk Ave – Corvallis
Mon – Thur 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Please note: On Election Day all official ballot drop sites will be open until 8:00 pm.

For information about official ballot drop sites in other counties click here.

If your ballot is from another county, you may drop it off at ANY official County ballot box, as long as you do so no later than 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 4th. The county receiving the ballot will route it to your home county for counting.

For individuals from other states, please visit www.maps.google.com/vote for information on where to go find your voting location, registration information and more.

–mko

The Oregon State University Admissions Blog is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of people, events and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but is rather intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items/events on campus and in the Corvallis community. Its purpose, if any, is solely to serve as a reminder to individuals to exercise their right to vote and the importance of it.

Make a video and answer the question why you will be voting Benny for President and you could win big. Visit the official page for complete instructions and details.

–mko

Please note: The above comments are for official purposes and precisely reflect the views of Oregon State University. They serve as an official endorsement and call to action, and are intended to make the OSU community aware of significant nationwide items and events and to encourage others to vote Benny for President. I’m Benny Beaver and I approve this message.

For a few laughs, check out these Saturday Night Live clips on NBC.com.

“There Can Only Be One”

“McCain on Weekend Update”

Please note: The above comments and videos are for entertainment purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views of Oregon State University. They serve as neither an endorsement nor a critique, but are rather intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items/events on campus and in the Corvallis and Oregon community. Their purposes, if any, are solely to provide political humor and to serve as a reminder to individuals to exercise their right to vote and the importance of it … In other words, lighten up.

–mko