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Elections Division Rulemaking

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Oregon Motor Voter System Rules Advisory Committee​​​

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

OAR 165-024-0005
Defines terms to implement OAR 165-024-0010 and OAR 165-024-0020

OAR 165-024-0025
Outlines the process for the Secretary of State to translate county voters’ pamphlet materials

OAR 165-024-0015
Defines the data sources used to compile lists of languages for translating voters’ pamphlets

OAR 165-024-0030
Outlines the translation requirements for state voters’ pamphlet materials submitted under ORS 251.170(3)

Temporary Rulemaking

​ OAR 165-024-0005

Updates definitions for translated voters’ pamphlet

OAR 165-024-0015

Defines revised formulas for determining the list of languages for translation of voters’ pamphlets

OAR 165-024-0030

Updates the lists of language for State Voters’ Pamphlet translations​

​ OAR 165-010-0011

Establishes filing posting requirements and eligibility verification for candidate filings ​

OAR 165-010-0012

Candidate and Public Office Holder Residence Address Exemption

Notices of Permanent Administrative Order​

Incorporates legislative and administrative changes into the State Voters’ Pamphlet Manual
Voter Pamphlet ​(final)

Electronic Voter Registration System​

Updates Filing Deadlines, Implements Legislative Changes in Candidate and Political Party Manuals​

Administrative Discontinuation of a Political Committee​

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Recent Hearings - Videos, Chat logs, and Transcripts​

The Elections Division will post videos, chat logs and transcripts for hearings that have occurred in the past six months if there is significant public participation in the hearing or there has been a public records request for that information. If you are looking for older information or the information you seek is not yet included in this folder, please submit a Public Records Request.

How to submit public comment on Elections Division rulemaking:

Public comments are an important part of the Elections Division process. Your feedback helps the Elections Division make informed decisions before adopting or changing rules.

To submit a public comment, please follow these steps:

  1. Review the proposed rule
  2. Prepare your written comment by clearly explaining your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions. Be specific and reference rule numbers or sections if possible.
  3. There are two options to submit your comments:
    1. ​Submit your written comment to: Elections.sos@sos.oregon.gov​ or;
    2. ​Attend a public hearing to verbally share your comment virtually

    Reminder: Comments must be received by the deadline date and time listed in the public notice. ​​

Public comments become part of the official record and are considered before final rule adoption.

​Rulemaking Contacts

Coline Benson
503-986-1518

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

Current Rules