ORS 258.181
One recount only

two or more recount demands

Text
Annotations 1

(1)

Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, only one recount shall be made for any measure, nomination or office for which a recount may be demanded.

(2)

If two or more demands for the recount of the same measure are filed with the Secretary of State the demand first received by the Secretary of State shall be considered the demand for a recount.

(3)

If two or more demands for the recount of the same nomination or office are filed with the Secretary of State the demand received from or on behalf of the losing candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be considered the demand for a recount.

(4)

If the demand for a recount under subsection (2) or (3) of this section specifies a partial recount, any elector may file a supplemental demand as provided in ORS 258.161 (Filing demand for recount with Secretary of State). [Formerly 251.540; 1985 c.808 §48; 2001 c.965 §34]

Source: Section 258.181 — One recount only; two or more recount demands, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors258.html.

Notes of Decisions

Reexamination of election returns by counting board is not a second recount. Thomas v. Penfold, 23 Or App 168, 541 P2d 1065 (1975)

258.006
Definitions 258.016
Grounds for contest 258.026
When election results may be set aside 258.036
Petition of contest 258.046
Payment of costs, disbursements and attorney fees 258.055
Publication of notice of contest 258.063
Effect of successful contest of recall election 258.065
Effect of successful contest of nomination or election 258.075
Effect of successful contest of measure 258.085
Appeal to Court of Appeals 258.150
Authority of Secretary of State over recounts 258.161
Filing demand for recount with Secretary of State 258.171
Full recount required to change results 258.181
One recount only 258.190
Secretary of State ordering recount after demand 258.200
Counting boards 258.211
Opening ballot boxes 258.221
Completion of recount 258.231
Costs to be included and excluded from recount costs 258.241
Official return of election after recount 258.250
Payment of cost of recount 258.260
Costs to be collected for multicounty or statewide election recounts 258.270
Payment of costs where more than one recount conducted simultaneously 258.280
Automatic full recount required in certain elections of candidates for office 258.290
Automatic full recount required in certain elections on measures 258.300
Elections officials to notify Secretary of State when automatic full recount required

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Location: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_258.181

Original Source: Section 258.181 — One recount only; two or more recount demands, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors258.html (last accessed Aug. 25, 2023).