HB 3152
Requires the Secretary of State to establish an electronic filing system to allow a candidate for nomination or election to a county or city office held at a primary or general election to file a portrait and statement electronically with the secretary if the candidate cannot have the portrait and statement printed in the county voters' pamphlet.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Oregon Secretary of State to create an electronic filing system for candidates running for county or city offices. Candidates who cannot have their portrait and statement included in the county voters’ pamphlet can file them electronically through the system. The Secretary of State will post these electronic submissions on their website, and state and county voters’ pamphlets must include a list of offices where candidates can submit portraits and statements, along with the website address for viewing them.
Key provisions
- Establishes an electronic filing system for candidates for county or city offices.
- Allows candidates who cannot be included in a county voters’ pamphlet to file electronically.
- Requires the Secretary of State to post candidate portraits and statements on their website.
- Requires state and county voters’ pamphlets to list offices where candidates can file electronically and provide the website address.
- Sets deadlines for electronic filing and posting of materials.
- Specifies the format for electronic submissions.
- Requires a disclaimer to be included with posted portraits and statements.
- Defines ‘city office’ for the purposes of this bill.
Who is affected
- Candidates for county or city offices
- Oregon Secretary of State
- County Clerks
- Voters in Oregon
- Oregon State Legislature
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