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Oregon Secretary of State's Office
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Constitutional Office led by Tobias Read: includes the the @oregonarchives.bsky.social, @oregonaudits.bsky.social, @oregonsba.bsky.social, @oregonelections.bsky.social sos.oregon.gov | 503-986-1500 | [email protected]
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · 2d
Our office is closed today in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We'll return tomorrow with regular business hours. We acknowledge and respect Oregon's nine federally-recognized Tribes and thoughtfully collaborate through our policy, practices, and engagement.
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · 5d
Our offices are closed on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th with regular business hours.

Contact us at 503-986-1523 or by email at [email protected].
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · 28d
Politics should never interfere with how we run elections. Our system of elections should be about trust, security, and making sure every lawful vote counts. That’s what we have in Oregon, and we intend to keep it that way.
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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Sep 8
Looking to start or grow your business? Join us in connecting with local and state services at the Community Resource Fair hosted by Explore North Marion Business. RSVP for this free event (bilingual resources available): https://nmc-works.com/resource-fairs
Explore North Marion Business
Find Your Future in North Marion County
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Oregon Elections 📬🗳 @oregonelections.bsky.social · Aug 30
In Oregon, checking your voter registration is easy!

Just go to OregonVotes.gov/MyVote to find out if you are registered and make sure your information is up to date. #TrustedInfo
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Oregon Elections 📬🗳 @oregonelections.bsky.social · Sep 4
It's National Voter Registration Month! Remember: Your vote is your voice, and it’s the best way to hold politicians accountable.

🗳️ Eligible Oregonians, I'm urging you to register to vote or make sure your voter registration is accurate, go to: OregonVotes.gov/MyVote
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · Sep 1
Our office is closed for Labor Day. We're back tomorrow with regular business hours. Contact us at 503-986-1523 or email oregon.sos@sos.​oregon.gov.​​​​​​​​ Image: Iona Murphy at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. in Portland, 1942, Ray Atkeson (Oregon Historical Society)
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Oregon Elections 📬🗳 @oregonelections.bsky.social · Aug 29
Oregon voters! Avoid confusion, here's how to tell if you are receiving Official Elections mail from Oregon's official sources (or not). It's simple, there's an Official Election Mail logo!

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The Official Election Mail Logo: The logo design features an interpretation of the stars and stripes of the American flag, and the words “Official Election Mail,” clearly visible over the designation — “Authorized by the U.S. Postal Service.” The Official Election Mail logo is a trademarked design that can only be used on mail pieces created by, or on behalf of, an election official that is mailed to or from a U.S. citizen for the purpose of participating in the voting process. This includes items like balloting materials, voter registration cards, and voter reply mail.  It can only be printed in black or specific shades of blue or red.  If Oregonians receive mail about an election that does not have the official election mail logo, here are some important things to keep in mind: 1. If the mailer does not display the official election logo, it did not come from your local or state election office.  2. Third-party groups often use outdated or incorrect data.  3. Your local election office maintains the most accurate, up-to-date voter registration information. 4. If you want to make sure your registration is correct, go to oregonvotes.gov/myvote or call 1-866-673-VOTE. 
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Aug 25
We do not need outsiders chiming in on how we run our elections. Vote-by-mail is safe and accessible to all, and we will defend this fundamental right here in Oregon.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 31
“Had these dollars been better spent, we could’ve helped 100 more kids.” — Oregon Secretary of State, on why it’s critical for the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to implement the @oregonaudits.bsky.social recommendations.

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Audit finds $1.4M in wasteful spending under Oregon's Preschool Promise Program
Auditors with the Oregon Secretary of State's office looked into the program, which pays for preschool slots for kids from low-income families.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 26
Every Oregonian deserves a chance to succeed, no matter where they live. Secretary Read attended the Eastern Oregon Economic Summit to hear from local entrepreneurs and share information about programs we offer that directly help rural businesses grow.
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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Jul 25
Looking to grow your business and make the right connections? Join our team at Salem Capitol Connections this Tuesday, July 29, 7:30–10:30am

✅ Network
✅ Problem-solve
✅ Get the support your business deserves

Register here: clients.oregonsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mod...
Office of Small Business Assistance talking with a small business owner at Salem Capitol Connections. Office of Small Business Assistance presenting to a room of small business owners at Salem Capitol Connections.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 23
“As a dad, I know quality child care is hard to find, much less afford, which is why it’s frustrating when programs like this aren’t delivering as much as they can." - Oregon Secretary Read.
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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · Jul 18
Yesterday, the Latino Business Alliance hosted their monthly Café y Pan Dulce in Woodburn — a vibrant gathering designed to connect local entrepreneurs, share ideas, and build community.
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jul 17
When I took office as Oregon’s Secretary of State, I made a clear promise: to protect our elections. President Trump’s team is turning conspiracy theories into policy — and we all need to sound the alarm. 

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The Real Threat to Elections Is Coming From the Top
By Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jun 20
Issues like how we manage our water, run our schools, or fight fires are getting decided by just a few votes.

Don't sit on the sidelines!
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Election recount happening today in Grant County - Elkhorn Media Group
GRANT COUNTY – According to a release from Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, several ...Read More
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jun 13
They stopped Trump from threatening Americans’ right to vote. Big win!
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Judge blocks Trump’s election executive order, siding with Democrats who called it overreach
The attorneys general for California and New York are praising a federal judge's decision to block President Donald Trump’s executive order on elections.
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · Jun 11
The @oregonelections.bsky.social Division is seeking Chinese speakers who read and write Simplified Chinese, and Tagalog, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese-speaking members for the Translation Advisory Council to help make our elections more accessible.

Apply here: www.oregon.gov/languages/Pa...
Translation Advisory Council : Council Member Application : State of Oregon
Council Member Application
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · Jun 10
I'm leading the Oregon Secretary of State's office with integrity, accountability, and competence. It's about bringing stability to this office so that our essential functions serve Oregonians.

Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KchR...
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · May 30
This 80-year HCP is a game-changer for the 83,000-acre Elliott. It clears the way for the forest to begin operating as a National Center for Forest Science and Management — blending conservation, research, and sustainable timber production.
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Oregon Secretary of State's Office @oregonsos.bsky.social · May 30
This week, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issued an Endangered Species Act permit to the Oregon Dept. of State Lands — a milestone that means:

✅ The Elliott’s Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) is officially approved
✅ The marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl are getting long-term protection
“The future of the Elliott has always been about Oregonians coming together to chart a course that represents what’s best about our state.” — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read
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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 29
Unsure about proposed laws in Oregon that could involve your small business? Let us help! View our list of bills being tracked here: www.oregon.gov/smallbusines...
Office of Small Business Assistance : Small Business Legislation 2025 : State of Oregon
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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 27
It's a wrap on Q1. In January alone, 8,195 new businesses registered here in Oregon. Our Corporation Division tracks and publishes this information online for your viewing here: sos.oregon.gov/business/Pag...
8,195 New businesses registered January 2025
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Oregon Office of Small Business Assistance @oregonsba.bsky.social · May 22
#DidYouKnow that Business Oregon provides more than 80 grant, loan, and tax incentive programs to further the development of businesses in Oregon?

Find the program for you here: www.oregon.gov/biz/programs...
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Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read @orsecretaryread.bsky.social · May 20
Thank you, elections workers, you are essential. Many of them are working overtime tonight to ensure our elections are safe, accessible, and accurate. We thank you for your dedication.
Oregon Secretary Ready with County Elections workers in Tillamook County. Oregon Secretary Read with County Elections workers in Crook County. Secretary Read with County Elections workers in Gilliam County. Oregon Secretary of State, Tobias Read with Douglas County Clerk, Dan Loomis.
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