Anyone planning to vote in Oregon's Nov. 8 general election -- and hoping to decide the fate of the governor's race, a presidential contest and a $3 billion-a-year corporate tax measure, among others -- must be registered by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 18

If you already have an Oregon driver's license or ID card, go to www.OregonVotes.gov/myvote to check if you're registered -- or register for the first time.

You can also fill out paper registration cards available at libraries, post offices and local county elections offices. To find your local office, go to www.sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/countyofficials.aspx.

You might also be among tens of thousands of voters registered this year under Oregon's "motor voter" program. Any eligible Oregon voter who obtains, renews or replaces a license, permit or ID card is automatically added to the state's voter rolls.

As of June 1 ,the Oregon Secretary of State's Office has also been adding eligible voters who did the same with the Department of Motor Vehicles in 2014 and 2015. Anyone registered under the "motor voter" program will receive a card asking if they'd like to opt out or sign up with a political party.

Unlike during the primary election, you won't need to worry about your party affiliation. All voters in a particular jurisdiction will receive the same ballots with the same races.

OTHER KEY ELECTION DATES

Oct. 9: Second of three presidential debates.

Oct. 18: Last day to register to vote.

Oct. 19: First day ballots can be mailed.

Oct. 19: Third presidential debate.

Oct. 20: Final debate between Gov. Kate Brown and Bud Pierce, sponsored by KGW and The Oregonian/OregonLive.

Nov. 8: Election Day

-- Denis C. Theriault

503-221-8430; @TheriaultPDX