Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet
ORS 251.315
Information required to be included in voters’ pamphlet; deadline for distribution

(1)

If a county produces a county voters’ pamphlet, the county voters’ pamphlet shall include, when applicable, at least the following information:

(a)

Requirements for a citizen to qualify as an elector.

(b)

Requirements for registration and updates of registration.

(c)

Elector instructions, including the right of an elector to request a second ballot if the first ballot is spoiled and the right of an elector to seek assistance in marking the ballot.

(d)

The hours and locations of places designated under ORS 254.470 (Procedures for conducting election by mail) for deposit of official ballots.

(e)

Any portraits and statements relating to candidates submitted in accordance with the provisions of ORS 251.305 (County voters’ pamphlet) to 251.435 (Statements and arguments inadmissible in action to enjoin publication of pamphlet).

(f)

Any ballot titles, explanatory statements and arguments submitted in accordance with the provisions of ORS 251.305 (County voters’ pamphlet) to 251.435 (Statements and arguments inadmissible in action to enjoin publication of pamphlet).

(g)

Such other information as the county clerk considers to be appropriate or necessary to inform the voters.

(2)

The county clerk shall mail or otherwise distribute the county voters’ pamphlet not later than the last day for mailing ballots to electors as provided in ORS 254.470 (Procedures for conducting election by mail).

(3)

(a) The name of the county clerk or other filing officer may not appear in the county voters’ pamphlet in the county clerk’s or filing officer’s official capacity if the county clerk or filing officer is a candidate in the election for which the voters’ pamphlet is printed.

(b)

As used in this subsection, “filing officer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 254.165 (Adjusting ballot when vacancy occurs). [1989 c.1031 §3; 1993 c.713 §29; 1993 c.811 §16; 1999 c.410 §26; 2007 c.154 §13; 2019 c.508 §2]
Source
OR Legislature
Last accessed
May. 15, 2020
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