Oregon’s 2026 statewide primary is set for May 19, months before the November 3 general election, so campaigns have to plan for a long runway. Yard signs that stay readable through rain, gray skies, and long commutes can keep your name
in front of voters the whole way. Below are Oregon-ready primary yard sign template ideas you can plug your name into and hand off to our design team.
Oregon runs elections by mail, so most voters are filling out ballots at home instead of lining up at a single polling place. Yard signs still matter because they keep your name in front of people on daily commutes, school runs, and trips
near ballot drop boxes, even if they never stand in a traditional Election Day line.
Always double-check your state and local sign rules before printing, but these layouts work for everything from city council and county commission to school board, sheriff, and legislative races across
Oregon.
Quick Oregon sign rules (not legal advice):
Oregon’s 2026 statewide primary is May 19, 2026, and candidates who advance move on to the November general election ballot.
Place campaign yard signs on private property where you have permission.
Do not place political signs in state highway right-of-way. ODOT says improperly placed signs may be removed.
If a sign is on private property but visible from a state highway, additional ODOT sign rules may apply.
Campaigning restrictions can apply within 100 feet of entrances to buildings where voting or ballot issuance is taking place, and around official ballot-deposit locations during the voting period.
Oregon disclosure rules may apply to some political communications, but lawn signs up to 6 square feet are listed by the Secretary of State as exempt from the state disclosure requirement.
Oregon primary yard sign templates you can steal:
Template 1 – Challenger, Short and Strong
Top: ELECT
Middle: FIRST + LAST NAME
Bottom: OFFICE and one short value: NEW VOICE • LOCAL FOCUS
Best for newcomers who want to feel fresh without cluttering the sign.
Template 2 – Incumbent Re-Elect Layout
Top: RE-ELECT
Middle: LAST NAME (big, bold)
Bottom: OFFICE (for example, CITY COUNCIL • POSITION 3, COUNTY COMMISSION, or SHERIFF)
Great if you’re already in office and want simple name + office reinforcement on commuter routes and neighborhood corners.
Template 3 – Down-Ballot & Local
Top: VOTE MAY 19
Middle: LAST NAME
Bottom: SCHOOL BOARD, JUDGE, or COMMISSIONER
Perfect for local and judicial races where the office matters more than party label and voters mainly remember your name.
Why we print these on SmartFlute® yard signs:
SmartFlute® is UZ Marketing’s patented yard sign board with light-blocking channels, so double-sided designs don’t ghost through in bright Oregon daylight or under streetlights.
Eco-friendly: made from recycled material, so you can talk about sustainability while your signs work along highways, rural roads, and neighborhood streets.
At UZ Marketing, we print SmartFlute® yard signs starting at $2.99 each (100 signs, 1-color) with double-sided printing, H-stakes included, free shipping, fast turnaround with rush options,
and a 14-day Price Match Guarantee as long as all specs align.
Watch out for “too good to be true” pricing on other sites. Many super-cheap offers are for smaller half-sized signs with single-sided printing,
thin material, and no stakes or shipping included. Our $2.99 each (100) pricing is for full-size 18" x 24" SmartFlute® yard signs,
so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Start your Oregon design on the campaign yard sign builder or ask us for a free design proof based on these campaign
template designs before you file.
FAQ – Oregon primary yard signs
1. When is the 2026 Oregon primary and when should I start putting yard signs out?
Oregon’s 2026 statewide primary is on May 19, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026. Many campaigns roll out their main wave of yard signs
in the weeks before the primary, focusing on private property where they have permission and staying inside any timing or size limits in local sign codes and HOA rules.
2. Where should I place Oregon campaign yard signs?
The safest option is private property with the owner’s permission—supporters’ yards, friendly businesses, and campaign HQs. ODOT guidance says political signs are not allowed on state highway right-of-way,
and signs in the ROW (including on trees, utility poles, fence posts, or other roadside features) can be removed and stored for pickup. For signs on private property within view of state highways, Oregon limits new temporary political signs to
12 sq ft, bans flashing/animated features, and restricts signs in scenic areas, while cities and counties may add their own sign rules.
3. How close can Oregon campaign signs be to a polling place?
Oregon law does not allow campaigning within 100 feet of a polling place, including campaign signs, posters, petitions, exit polling, and loudspeakers. Counties publish similar guidance in their political
sign FAQs and point campaigns to ORS provisions on electioneering. In practice, most campaigns place signs well outside the 100-foot buffer and follow any additional markings or instructions from
county elections staff.
4. Do Oregon campaign yard signs need a disclaimer?
Not always. Oregon’s Secretary of State says lawn signs up to 6 square feet are exempt from the state disclosure requirement. Larger signs and other political communications may still need a disclosure depending on the communication and the filer’s status, so confirm the current rule before final printing.
