Hybrid StateOR

Establishing the Party in Oregon

This state offers multiple pathways to party recognition — petition, registration, or convention.

Signature / Registration Requirement

18,420 signatures or register equivalent voters (1% of gubernatorial vote)

Filing Deadline

180 days before primary

Election Authority

Secretary of State

Key Statute

ORS §248.008

Ballot Access Maintenance

Maintain 0.5% registration or petition

Strategic Notes

Oregon has automatic voter registration and vote-by-mail, which can help organizing.

Complete filing documentation for state election authority

Governing rules for your state coordinating body

Signature collection template with circulator affidavit

Must be adopted at your founding convention

For local chapters within the state to formalize

For nominating candidates under the party banner