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OR HJR201
Joint Resolution
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cyrus Javadi
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AI Summary
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Amends the Oregon Constitution to require all candidates for federal and state offices (U.S. Senator, Representative, Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, state legislators) be listed on a single primary ballot regardless of party affiliation
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Guarantees unaffiliated voters the right to vote in primary elections; cannot be denied participation solely due to lack of party registration
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Advances the top two vote-getters from each primary race to the general election, with provisions allowing more than two candidates to advance as determined by law
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Permits political parties to opt out of the unified primary and run their own nomination process, but must self-fund and ensure fair participation by affiliated voters; parties must notify the Secretary of State no more than 250 days before the primary
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Defines a minor political party as one with membership not exceeding one-tenth of one percent of all active registered voters; does not apply to presidential primaries
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to the Oregon Constitution relating to primary elections.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
3/6/2026