HB 3907
Requires the Governor to call a special election within a specified period after a vacancy in election or office of United States Senator occurs.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
At the request of
(at the request of Representative Ben Bowman)
Committee
Rules
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Governor of Oregon to appoint a U.S. Senator to fill a vacancy in the Senate, and then to call a special election to replace the appointed senator when a suitable replacement is elected. The special election must occur within a specific timeframe after the vacancy, and the appointed senator must be registered with the same political party as the senator who left office.
Key provisions
- The Governor must appoint a U.S. Senator upon a vacancy.
- A special election must be held within 80-150 days of the vacancy.
- The appointed Senator must be affiliated with the same political party as the Senator who left office.
- The appointment expires when a replacement is elected.
- If a special election is called before 80 days after the vacancy, major parties must select a nominee.
- If a special election is called after 79 days, a special primary election will be held.
- The Governor must make the appointment within 30 days of the vacancy.
Who is affected
- The Governor of Oregon
- U.S. Senators
- Oregon Voters
- Political Parties
- The United States Senate
Notable changes
- Specifies the timeline for appointing a Senator and holding a special election.
- Requires the appointed Senator to be affiliated with the same political party as the previous Senator.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee On Rules
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