August 2025 – Intermediate Campaign Finance
August 20, 2025, at Noon (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
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You filed your campaign finance transactions, and you’ve received an Exam Letter from the Elections Division. What do you do now?
The Division invites you to join us for a more in-depth review of common filing activities such as amending transactions and responding to Exam Letters. We will also review a few examples of avoiding and resolving insufficiencies.
This learning opportunity is for filers who’ve already created their committee, started filing transactions and are already familiar with ORESTAR.
September 2025 – Political Communication Disclosures
September 26, 2025, at Noon (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Political communications are often required to include a “Paid for By” disclosure, and if you’re involved in making political communications in Oregon you need to know how disclosure requirements apply to you. During this learning opportunity, we will discuss the types of communications included, specific requirements, and exemptions based on who’s making the communication.
Disclosures required by ORS 260.266 help voters ‘follow the money’ by requiring that certain communications (which include more than just TV and radio ads) include identifying information. Some small campaigns may be exempt from disclosures entirely, while larger ones may be required to provide additional information like the names of top donors. We encourage candidates, fundraisers, treasurers, and anyone involved in campaigning to join us for this learning opportunity!
November 2025 – Common End of Year Activities/Political Tax Credit
November 14, 2025, at Noon (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
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Between learning about the political tax credit, cleaning up ORESTAR address books, and continuous reporting deadlines, the end of the year is a busy time for candidates and campaigns! Join the Elections Division and our guests from the Oregon Department of Revenue for a discussion about common end of year activities.
The Political Tax Credit is a tax credit that can be claimed by Oregon tax filers for the first $50 (or $100, if filing jointly) of contributions made to a political campaign. Our discussion will focus on eligibility and documentation requirements. We’ll also spend some time answering your questions – bring your questions to the session or submit them at the registration link!
December 2025 – What To Do With Your Committee After an Election
December 19, 2025, at Noon (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Have you wondered what happens to ORESTAR committees after the election is over? Spoiler alert: they don’t just disappear.
Candidates and treasurers are responsible for ensuring the committee continues to comply with laws and rules while the committee is open. Join the Elections Division’s staff for a learning opportunity to chat about what you’re required to do with your committee after an election.
Bring your questions to the learning opportunity or submit them at the registration link.
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