Oregon Code § 545.139·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Board
of election; polls; ballots.
(1) The judges who constitute the board of election for a precinct shall elect
a presiding officer for the board who may administer all oaths required in the
progress of an election. If during the progress of an election any judge fails
to act, the presiding officer may appoint additional judges. Any member of the
board of election may administer and certify oaths required to be administered
during the progress of election. Before opening the polls each member of the
board must take and subscribe an oath faithfully to perform the duties imposed
by law. Any elector of the precinct may administer and certify such oath.
(2) The polls
shall be open on the day of the election from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(3) The
provisions of the general election laws of this state concerning the form of
ballot do not apply to the elections held under the Irrigation District Law. [Formerly
545.028; 2007 c.154 §64]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 545.139
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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