ORS 260.241
Removal from general election ballot for failure to file statement

  • notice to candidate

(1)

Despite delay in the filing of statements relating to a candidate’s nomination required to be filed under ORS 260.057 (Electronic campaign finance filing system), or in the filing of a certificate described in ORS 260.112 (Filing of certificate by candidate or treasurer of political committee or petition committee who expects neither contributions nor expenditures to exceed $3,500) in lieu of a statement required under ORS 260.057 (Electronic campaign finance filing system), prior to the nominating election, the candidate’s name shall appear on the general election ballot if those statements or the certificate is filed before the 61st day before the general election.

(2)

A candidate’s name may not be placed on the general election ballot if the statements or certificate referred to in subsection (1) of this section is not filed before the 61st day before the general election.

(3)

If the statements or certificate referred to in subsection (1) of this section is not filed by the 68th day before the general election, the filing officer by mail or electronically shall notify the candidate that the candidate’s name may not be placed on the general election ballot. The filing officer shall send the notice described in this subsection by first class mail or electronically to the candidate and the candidate’s treasurer or the treasurer of the candidate’s principal campaign committee. The filing officer is not required to send two notices if the candidate serves as the treasurer of the candidate’s principal campaign committee. [1979 c.190 §361; 1981 c.234 §14; 1985 c.808 §61; 1993 c.493 §78; 1999 c.999 §18; 2005 c.809 §42; 2011 c.652 §10; 2017 c.749 §39]

Source: Section 260.241 — Removal from general election ballot for failure to file statement; notice to candidate, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors260.­html.

260.005
Definitions 260.007
Exclusions from definitions of “contribution” and “expenditure.” 260.011
Prohibition on using cryptocurrency to make contribution 260.035
Treasurer and statement of organization for political committees and candidates 260.037
Liability of candidate or treasurer for default or violation of treasurer obligations 260.038
Treasurer of more than one candidate or committee 260.039
Content of statement of organization of candidate or principal campaign committee 260.041
Principal campaign committee 260.042
Content of statement of organization of political committee 260.043
Exemptions for candidate who expects neither contributions nor expenditures to exceed $750 or $3,500 260.044
Statement of independent expenditures 260.046
Discontinuance of statement of organization 260.049
Reports to be filed by certain corporations 260.052
Political committee identification number 260.054
Political committee campaign account 260.055
Accounts of contributions and expenditures 260.056
Written loan agreements 260.057
Electronic campaign finance filing system 260.064
In-kind contribution from candidate, political committee or petition committee 260.076
Statements of contributions received during session of Legislative Assembly 260.078
Reporting contributions and expenditures not previously reported 260.083
Contents of statements 260.085
Listing of occupation of contributor 260.095
Reporting expenditures that are both in-kind contributions and expenditures 260.112
Filing of certificate by candidate or treasurer of political committee or petition committee who expects neither contributions nor expenditures to exceed $3,500 260.118
Treasurer and statement of organization of petition committee 260.156
Rules for reporting expenditures and contributions 260.163
County or city campaign finance provisions 260.200
Secretary of State rules for accounts, forms, material to be retained and material not subject to disclosure 260.205
Inspection of statements 260.215
Periodic examination and investigation of statements 260.218
Subpoena authority 260.225
Court proceedings to compel filing of correct statements 260.232
Civil penalty for failure to file statement or to include required information 260.234
Notice of civil penalty 260.241
Removal from general election ballot for failure to file statement 260.245
Withholding certificate of election or certificate of nomination for failure to file statement 260.255
Preservation of filed statements by filing officers 260.262
Accounts of chief petitioners 260.266
Statement of persons who paid for communication in support of or in opposition to clearly identified candidate 260.275
Definitions for ORS 260.275 to 260.285 260.281
Donor identification lists 260.285
Civil penalty for failure to file donor identification list or to include required information 260.315
Distribution of copies of law 260.345
Complaints or other information regarding violations 260.351
Court proceedings for election law violations, generally 260.355
Deprivation of nomination or office for deliberate and material election violation 260.365
Election or appointment after deprivation of nomination or office for violation 260.368
Investigations of violations of prohibition on payment based on number of signatures obtained on petition 260.402
Contributions in false name 260.407
Use of contributed amounts for certain purposes 260.409
Expenditures for professional services rendered by candidate 260.413
Prohibition on committee providing consideration in connection with nondisclosure agreement relating to workplace harassment 260.422
Acceptance of employment where compensation to be contributed 260.432
Solicitation of public employees 260.532
False publication relating to candidate or measure 260.537
False publication intended to mislead electors 260.550
Use of term “incumbent.” 260.555
Prohibitions relating to circulation, filing or certification of initiative, referendum or recall petition 260.556
Secretary of State prohibited from counting petition signatures obtained by certain persons 260.558
Payment for signing or not signing initiative, referendum or recall petition 260.561
Liability of certain chief petitioners for violations committed by persons obtaining signatures on petition 260.563
Liability of contractor obtaining signatures on petition for violations committed by subcontractor 260.567
Alteration of information on petition signature sheet 260.569
Payment based on signatures obtained on nominating petition or voter registration card 260.575
Use of threats and intimidation for purpose of extorting money 260.635
Bets and wagers on election results 260.645
Illegal acts relating to voting machines or vote tally systems 260.665
Undue influence to affect registration, voting, candidacy, signing petitions 260.675
Prohibited distribution of ballots 260.685
Elections official compliance with directives of Secretary of State 260.695
Prohibitions relating to voting 260.705
Premature release of vote tally 260.715
Prohibited conduct 260.993
Criminal penalties 260.995
Civil penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 260.241’s source at oregon​.gov