Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 § 249.180 — Withdrawal of candidacy by nominee
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 ·
Oregon Code § 249.180·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Withdrawal of candidacy by nominee.
Any person who has been nominated at a primary election, or any person who has
been nominated to fill a vacancy as provided in ORS 188.120 or 249.190 and
249.200, may withdraw from nomination by filing a written statement declining
the nomination and stating the reason for withdrawal. The statement shall be
signed by the candidate and filed not later than the 67th day before the
general election with the officer with whom the candidates declaration of
candidacy or nominating petition was filed. [Formerly 249.680; 1985 c.471 §6;
1987 c.267 §21; 1995 c.712 §30; 1999 c.318 §3]
(Filling Vacancy in
Nomination or Office)
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 249.180
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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