Elections Division Rulemaking

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Notice of Temporary Rulemaking

Amends state and local Candidate’s Manuals and Political Party Manual to Implement SB 166 (2023)​​

Updates State Candidate’s Manual; implements Article IV, Section 15, of the Oregon Constitution​

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking​

Amends Campaign Finance Manual

Amends the manuals on initiatives and referendums, referrals, recalls and circulator training

  • ​Last day and time to offer comment to the agency: January 5, 2024
  • Hearing on January 4, 2024
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    Phone Number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID:​ 857685579

Proposes amendments to the State Voters’ Pamphlet Manual

Amends Vote by Mail Manual, related procedures and requirements for conducting elections

  • Last day and time to offer comment to the agency: December 22, 2023, 5 p.m.
  • Hearing on December 19, 2023, 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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    Phone Number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 585999173

Changes date by which hand counts for measures must be completed

  • Last day and time to offer comment to the agency: December 22, 2023, 5 p.m.
  • Hearing on December 21, 2023, 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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    or call in (audio only)
    Phone Number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 77447742​

Updates filing deadlines, implements legislative changes, sets signature verification deadline for political party formation petitions

  • ​Last day and time to offer comment to the agency: December 21, 2023, 5 p.m.
  • Hearing on December 20, 2023, 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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    or call in (audio only)
    Phone Number: 503-446-4951
    Phone Conference ID: 912031086
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​​​Recently Completed Rulemaking​

Notice of Permanent Administrative Orders​

Establishes timelines for legislative referrals to the November 5, 2024, General Election

Election Worker Residence Address Disclosure Exemptions​

Restrictions on Political Advocacy by Public Employees​


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​Rulemaking Contact

Bob Roberts​
503-986-1518

255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 126
Salem, OR 97310

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