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OR HJR201

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cyrus Javadi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Guarantees unaffiliated voters the right to vote in primary elections; cannot be denied participation solely due to lack of party registration

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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