Oregon Statutes 249.170 – Withdrawal of candidacy; refund of filing fee
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(1) A candidate who has filed a declaration of candidacy or a nominating petition may withdraw not later than the 67th day before the date of the primary election by filing a statement of withdrawal with the filing officer with whom the declaration or petition was filed. The statement shall be made under oath and state the reasons for withdrawal.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 249.170
- Candidate: means an individual whose name is or is expected to be printed on the official ballot or a write-in candidate. See Oregon Statutes 249.002
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
(2) The official with whom a declaration of candidacy is filed, upon request received not later than the 67th day before the date of the primary election, shall refund the filing fee of a candidate who dies, withdraws or becomes ineligible for the nomination. [1979 c.190 § 120; 1987 c.267 § 20; 1995 c.712 § 29]
(Withdrawal from Nomination)