​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Secretary of State, Elections Division, is responsible for enforcing state election laws and rules. If you believe a violation of Oregon election law has occurred, you may want to file a formal investigation request with the Elections Division. Please review all of the following​ information before filing a request using the form below.​​

What We Investigate

With some exceptions, the Elections Division can only investigate alleged violations of ORS chapters 246 – 260​ and Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 165​.​ This includes:

• State campaign finance rules and regulations
• Disclosure rules and regulations, including “paid for by” on political materials
• Public employee neutrality
• Undue influence
• Voter intimidation
• ​False statements made in the voters’ pamphlet, recall petitions, or candidacy filings​

Review relevant election laws prior to filing a request. Requests alleging violations outside of the Elections Division’s jurisdiction will not be investigated.

Who May Request an Investigation

Anyone registered to vote in Oregon may file a formal investigation request. Anonymous requests will not be investigated. Many requests are subject to disclosure under public records laws. If the Elections Division receives an investigation request against a named person(s) and the Division determines there is sufficient evidence to open an investigation, we are required by law to inform the person(s) of the request.​

How To File an Investigation Request

Fill out the form below to file a formal investigation request. We encourage you to file a request as soon as possible to avoid statute of limitations conflicts.​

Investigation Request Form​

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