OAR 165-010-0005. Designating the Candidate and Political Party Manuals and Forms

(1) The Secretary of State designates the State Candidate Manual revised 11/2025 and associated forms as the procedures and forms to be used by candidates filing and running for a federal or state office as that term is defined in ORS 249.002(10). (2) The Secretary of State designates the County, City, and District Candidate Manual revised 11/2025 and associated forms as the procedures and forms to be used by candidates filing and running for elected office in a county, city, or district. (3) The Secretary of State designates the Political Party Manual revised 11/2025 and associated forms as the procedures and forms to be used to form a minor political party and nominate candidates for elective office. This manual also includes information on qualifying as a major political party and a party's obligation to file organizational documents. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]