SB 877

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2019 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 28, 2019
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to establishing an option to vote for no candidate.

Abstract

Requires primary election ballot to contain option permitting electors to vote for "None of the above" for nonpartisan state office with only one listed candidate. Requires nonpartisan state office election to occur at general election if "None of the above" option receives more votes than listed candidate and any write-in candidate. Requires Secretary of State to establish system to allow additional qualified electors to become candidates for nonpartisan state office at general election. Requires general election ballot to contain option permitting electors to vote for "None of the above" for state office with only one listed candidate. Requires state office election to occur at special election held no later than January 2 immediately following general election if "None of the above" option receives more votes than listed candidate and any write-in candidate. Requires Secretary of State to establish system to allow additional qualified electors to become candidates for state office at special election.

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Jul 01, 2019

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 02, 2019

Senate

Referred to Rules, then Ways and Means.

Feb 28, 2019

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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