Oregon Code § 254.426·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Procedure on challenged ballot.
(1) Whenever any person offers to vote a ballot challenged under ORS 254.415,
the county clerk shall ensure that the ballot offered by the person includes
the number of the written statement of challenge so that the ballot may be
identified in any future contest of the election.
(2) The county
clerk shall examine the challenge and determine if the person is validly
registered to vote and if the vote was properly cast. The ballot shall be
counted only if the county clerk determines the person is validly registered.
(3) The county
clerk shall ensure that the information on the numbered written statement is
treated as confidential so that in the event of a recount of votes it cannot be
determined how any challenged person voted.
(4) The county
clerk shall mail to each person offering to vote a ballot challenged under ORS
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 254.426
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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