Bend, OR – Oregon’s 2024 General Election has officially been certified, with Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and Governor Tina Kotek meeting Wednesday to sign the certificates of ascertainment for the state’s presidential electors. This marks a significant milestone in the election process, confirming Oregon’s electors for U.S. President and Vice President.
The certification ceremony took place in the Oregon State Capitol, where Griffin-Valade and Kotek publicly acknowledged the results of the election, including the state’s electoral slate. The move comes ahead of the Electoral College vote scheduled for December 17, when electors from all 50 states will gather to cast their votes for the President and Vice President of the United States.
In a statement following the certification, Secretary of State Griffin-Valade praised the security and integrity of the election. “As promised, both the Primary and General Election in 2024 were the most secure in history,” she said. “This achievement is due entirely to the dedicated election officials across Oregon, who worked tirelessly to ensure that the election was safe, secure, and accurate. I am immensely proud of their efforts, and once again, Oregon has demonstrated why we are the gold standard in election administration.”
Governor Kotek, who signed the certificates of ascertainment alongside Griffin-Valade, emphasized the high level of voter participation and the strength of Oregon’s democratic process. “Oregonians in every corner of the state stepped up to make their voices heard in this election,” Kotek said. “I am honored to certify the results and affirm that our democracy is strong, and our electoral system is one of the most secure and accessible in the nation.”
The certification of the election results signals the completion of a key step in Oregon’s role in the 2024 presidential race. The state’s electors will join those from across the country in casting their votes for President and Vice President on December 17. Oregon has a total of seven electoral votes, reflecting its population size, and all are expected to be cast for the candidates who won the state in the November election.
Both Griffin-Valade and Kotek’s remarks highlighted the successful implementation of measures to ensure voting accessibility and election security, pointing to Oregon’s long-standing commitment to mail-in voting, voter registration accessibility, and transparent election procedures.
Oregon’s certification of the 2024 General Election comes at a time when election security continues to be a prominent issue nationwide. Griffin-Valade’s office has consistently emphasized the state’s commitment to secure and accessible elections, with Oregon being a pioneer in mail-in voting and other voter access reforms.
As electors prepare to meet on December 17, the certification marks a final affirmation of Oregon’s role in the democratic process as the nation prepares to elect its next president.
