SMS & Text Message Policy

Who Sends These Messages

Predict Oregon is an independent, non-partisan public opinion polling operation based in Oregon. We conduct scientifically designed surveys on Oregon elections, ballot measures, and public policy issues. We are not affiliated with any political party, candidate, or campaign committee.

Text messages sent under this program come from Predict Oregon (DBA, registered in Oregon), operating at PredictOregon.com.

Why We Send Text Messages

Predict Oregon sends text messages for one purpose: to invite randomly selected registered Oregon voters to participate in our public opinion polls. Messages contain a secure, unique link to our online poll instrument. We do not send promotional, commercial, or fundraising messages.

• Poll participation invitations with a unique secure link
• Occasional reminders if a poll has not yet been completed (maximum one follow-up per poll)
• Notification of published poll results, if you have requested these

How Often You Will Hear From Us

Message frequency varies depending on our polling schedule. Predict Oregon conducts a limited number of polls per year — typically tied to Oregon primary and general election cycles. For any given poll, you may receive:

• One initial invitation to participate
• One follow-up reminder if you have not yet responded (not guaranteed)

You will not receive unsolicited messages between polling periods. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

How Your Number Was Obtained

Predict Oregon contacts registered Oregon voters using publicly available data from the Oregon Secretary of State's voter registration database, supplemented by commercially appended contact data from licensed data providers. Phone numbers in the voter file are part of the public record under Oregon law.

Recipients are selected by random sampling from the eligible voter population for a given poll. Being contacted does not mean you have been specially identified or targeted — it means your number was drawn in a random sample of registered voters.

If you prefer not to be contacted, reply STOP at any time. Your number will be added to our permanent do-not-contact list and will not receive future messages.

Standard Text Commands

The following keywords work in reply to any Predict Oregon text message:

• STOP — Unsubscribes you immediately. No further messages will be sent.
• HELP — Returns contact information and a link to this page.
• INFO — Returns a brief description of the program and a link to this page.

These commands are processed automatically and take effect immediately.

TCPA Compliance & Your Rights

Predict Oregon complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and all applicable federal and Oregon state laws governing the use of text messaging for survey and polling outreach.

Oregon law provides an additional layer of protection for this work. Under Oregon House Bill 3865, public opinion polling and the solicitation of public opinion are explicitly exempted from the definition of "telephone solicitation" under state law. Predict Oregon's outreach falls squarely within that exemption.

• You have the right to opt out at any time by replying STOP
• Consent to receive messages is not required to participate in any poll — polls are also accessible directly at PredictOregon.com
• We maintain a permanent internal do-not-contact list honoring all opt-outs
• We honor the national DNC registry and carrier-level opt-out lists

For questions about your rights under applicable law, you may contact the Federal Communications Commission at fcc.gov or the Oregon Department of Justice at doj.state.or.us.

You Don't Need to Receive Texts to Participate

Text message outreach is one channel Predict Oregon uses to reach a randomly selected sample of Oregon voters. It is not the only way to access our polls.

Active polls are always available at PredictOregon.com. You can also sign up to receive poll notifications by email at results@predictoregon.com — email notification carries no obligation to respond and you may unsubscribe at any time.