In Oregon, a resident who is absent from their place of residence. Possible long term absentee voters include: a person serving in or discharged 30 days or less from the United States Armed Forces, a United States Merchant Marine; or a temporarily living outside of the territorial limits of the United States and the District of Columbia, or the spouse of a long term VOTER. ABSENTEE
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In Oregon, a resident who is absent from their place of residence. Possible long term absentee voters include: a person serving in or discharged 30 days or less from the United States Armed Forces, a United States Merchant Marine; or a temporarily living outside of the territorial limits of the United States and the District of Columbia, or the spouse of a long term VOTER. ABSENTEE
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Long Term Absentee Voter. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/long-term-absentee-voter
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