Measure Filing Information and Forms

Important dates for the May 21, 2024 Primary Election

• 03/01/24    Last day to file text of referral/ballot title for challenge period (SEL 805)
• 03/21/24    Last day for a measure and Explanatory Statement to be filed
  • County (SEL 801)
  • City (SEL 802)
  • District (SEL 803)
• 03/25/24    Last day for measure arguments to be filed for inclusion in voters’ pamphlet

Information

To place an argument for a measure in the voters' pamphlet, download the appropriate form listed.  Form instructions provide information regarding filing deadlines, fees and other requirements.  Completed forms and payment must be submitted to the Deschutes County Clerk's office by 5 pm on the filing deadline.

State forms and manuals may be accessed online at the Secretary of State's Publication and Forms website: http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/laws-rules-publications.aspx

Measure Filing Forms

You may complete the forms on your computer by tabbing through the fields and typing the appropriate information.  After completing the form, print and sign it before submitting it, with payment if required, to the elections office by the filing deadline. These forms are also available at the Deschutes County Clerk's office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Ste 202, Bend, OR  97703.

• SEL 801:    Notice of County Measure Election
• SEL 802:    Notice of City Measure Election
• SEL 803:    Notice of District Measure Election
• SEL 804:    Notice of Measure Withdrawal
• SEL 805:    Request for Ballot Title

Voters' Pamphlet Filing Forms

• Explanatory Statement Voters' Pamphlet
• Argument Statement Voters' Pamphlet
• Endorsement Form for Voters' Pamphlet

Campaign Finance

All candidate committees and political committees are required to file campaign finance information electronically with the Oregon Secretary of State's Elections Division, Campaign Finance.
There are no longer scheduled reporting deadlines. Committees continuously report campaign finance transactions. The filing of all transactions is done via the internet using the Elections Division's ORESTAR campaign finance reporting system.

If you have questions regarding where and how to start on your campaign finance reporting, refer to the Candidate Quick Guide. You may also contact the Oregon Secretary of State's Elections Division at (503) 958-1518.