OAR 165-010-9902
OAR 165-010-9902. Filing Deadline for Certain Nonpartisan Vacancies Occurring Before the 2026 General Election - Local Filing Officer
(1) The purpose of this rule is to establish filing deadlines under ORS 249.205 for declarations of candidacy when a vacancy occurs in a nonpartisan office after the 80th day but on or before the 62nd day before the November 3, 2026, General Election.
(2) A declaration of candidacy under this rule must be filed with the appropriate local filing officer according to the following schedule:
(a) For a vacancy occurring after August 15, 2026, but before August 25, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026.
(b) For a vacancy occurring on or after August 25, 2026, but before September 2, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026.
(c) For a vacancy occurring on September 2, 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026.