Oregon Statutes 249.180 – Withdrawal of candidacy by nominee
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Any person who has been nominated at a primary election, or any person who has been nominated to fill a vacancy as provided in ORS § 188.120 or 249.190 and 249.200, may withdraw from nomination by filing a written statement declining the nomination and stating the reason for withdrawal. The statement shall be signed by the candidate and filed not later than the 67th day before the general election with the officer with whom the candidate’s declaration of candidacy or nominating petition was filed. [Formerly 249.680; 1985 c.471 § 6; 1987 c.267 § 21; 1995 c.712 § 30; 1999 c.318 § 3]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 249.180
- 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
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(Filling Vacancy in Nomination or Office)