Oregon Revised Statutes
Or. Rev. Stat. § 249.180 (2026)
Withdrawal of candidacy by nominee
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249.180 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 candidate’s 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)
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case, 2003–2003 · leading case: In re Complaint as to the Conduct of Kumley, 75 P.3d 432 (Or. 2003).
In re Complaint as to the Conduct of Kumley, 75 P.3d 432 (Or. 2003). “170) or general election (ORS 249.180) in which the elector seeks to be a candidate.”
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