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Administrative Rules & Statutes

Access Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to the Elections Division.

Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter (link to Oregon State Legislature website)
Administration of Election Laws 246
Qualification and Registration of Electors 247
Political Parties; Presidential Electors 248
Candidates; Recall 249
Initiative and Referendum 250
Voters' Pamphlet 251
Absent Electors 253
Conduct of Elections 254
Special District Elections 255
Election Contests; Recounts 258
Campaign Finance Regs.; Election Offenses 260

Election Law Changes

Read a synopsis of revisions to Oregon election laws:

 2025 Synopsis

 2024 Synopsis

 2023 Synopsis

Statistical Sampling Rules

The formula used for random sampling for ballot initiative petitions is in OAR 165-014-0030 (see attachments referenced in rule text link at bottom of rule)