Oregon candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Where Oregon state candidates report to Oregon Secretary of State, Elections Division (ORESTAR).

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Last updated August 27, 2026

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This page also covers Oregon candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Oregon: what to file, when, and with whom.

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Oregon candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Oregon — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2027

Municipal

Not yet published

City Mayor and City Council Member

Municipalities (statewide) · 2027 Oregon Municipal Elections

Not yet published. Municipal elections may occur on any of Oregon's four regularly scheduled election dates (2nd Tuesday in March, 3rd Tuesday in May, 4th Tuesday in August, 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in November per ORS 254.056). Specific election dates for 2027 municipal elections depend on individual city election-calling resolutions, which have not yet been published. Filing deadlines will follow the statewide statutory formula in ORS 249.037 (250-70 day window) once municipal election dates are established.

Filing authority: City Clerk (varies by municipality).

Next check: Oct 1, 2026.

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall and Chapter 254 - Conduct of Elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

The official filing deadline for City Mayor and City Council Member in Municipalities (statewide) for the 2027 Oregon Municipal Elections has not yet been published; check with City Clerk (varies by municipality). Source: Oregon Legislature.

School Board

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

School Board Member

School Districts (statewide) · 2027 Oregon School Board and Local District Elections · May 18, 2027

Filing window: Feb 6, 2027 – Mar 18, 2027

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Mar 18, 2027

Files with: School District Clerk or County Clerk (designated elections officer)

Fee: Filing fee required, or nominating petition in lieu of fee per ORS 255.341 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 255.341 for candidates filing by petition in lieu of fee

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than 101 days and not later than 61 days before the school board election date. (works out to Mar 18, 2027)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 255 - School District Elections and Measures · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for School Board Member in School Districts (statewide) for the 2027 Oregon School Board and Local District Elections (May 18, 2027) closes Mar 18, 2027. Opens Feb 6, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

Special District

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Special District Board Member

Special Districts (fire, library, park, port, 911, etc.) · 2027 Oregon Special District Elections · May 18, 2027

Filing window: Feb 6, 2027 – Mar 18, 2027

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Mar 18, 2027

Files with: Special District Clerk or County Clerk

Fee: Filing fee required, or nominating petition in lieu of fee per ORS 255.341 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 255.341

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than 101 days and not later than 61 days before the election date. (works out to Mar 18, 2027)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 255 - School District Elections and Measures · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Special District Board Member in Special Districts (fire, library, park, port, 911, etc.) for the 2027 Oregon Special District Elections (May 18, 2027) closes Mar 18, 2027. Opens Feb 6, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

2028

Federal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Oregon Primary Election · May 16, 2028

Filing window: Sep 9, 2027 – Mar 7, 2028

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Mar 10, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Fee: Varies by filing method; filing fee or nominating petition required · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements vary by district per ORS 249.068

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the primary election. (works out to Mar 7, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Oregon Primary Election (May 16, 2028) closes Mar 7, 2028. Opens Sep 9, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Oregon General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: Mar 2, 2028 – Aug 29, 2028

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: Aug 29, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Signatures: Signatures of registered independent/nonaffiliated voters equal to 1% of voters in the district, or as specified by ORS 249.740

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the general election. (works out to Aug 29, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Oregon General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Aug 29, 2028. Opens Mar 2, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Oregon General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: Closes Dec 20, 2028

Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing

Write-in deadline: Dec 20, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Statutory rule: Write-in acceptance deadline is 43 days after the election date. (works out to Dec 20, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 254 - Conduct of Elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Oregon General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Dec 20, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Oregon General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: Mar 2, 2028 – Aug 29, 2028

Candidacy method: Minor Party · Deadline type: Party certification

Petition deadline: Aug 29, 2028 · Party certification: Aug 29, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the general election. (works out to Aug 29, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 248 - Political Parties; Presidential Electors · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Oregon State Senate

Statewide · 2028 Oregon Primary Election · May 16, 2028

Filing window: Sep 9, 2027 – Mar 7, 2028

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Mar 10, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Fee: Filing fee required per ORS 249.056 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 249.068 for candidates filing by petition in lieu of fee

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the primary election. (works out to Mar 7, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Oregon State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Oregon Primary Election (May 16, 2028) closes Mar 7, 2028. Opens Sep 9, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Oregon State House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Oregon Primary Election · May 16, 2028

Filing window: Sep 9, 2027 – Mar 7, 2028

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Mar 10, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Fee: Filing fee required per ORS 249.056 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 249.068 for candidates filing by petition in lieu of fee

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the primary election. (works out to Mar 7, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Oregon State House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Oregon Primary Election (May 16, 2028) closes Mar 7, 2028. Opens Sep 9, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

Judicial

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Oregon Court of Appeals

Statewide · 2028 Oregon Primary Election · May 16, 2028

Filing window: Sep 9, 2027 – Mar 7, 2028

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Mar 7, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Mar 10, 2028

Files with: Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division

Fee: Filing fee required, or nominating petition in lieu of fee per ORS 249.056 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 249.068 for candidates filing by petition

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the primary election. (works out to Mar 7, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Oregon Court of Appeals in Statewide for the 2028 Oregon Primary Election (May 16, 2028) closes Mar 7, 2028. Opens Sep 9, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

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County Judge and District Court Judge

County Courts (all counties) · 2028 Oregon Primary Election · May 16, 2028

Filing window: Sep 9, 2027 – Mar 7, 2028

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Mar 7, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Mar 10, 2028

Files with: County Clerk or designated elections official

Fee: Filing fee required, or nominating petition in lieu of fee per ORS 249.056 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 249.068 for candidates filing by petition

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for County Judge and District Court Judge in County Courts (all counties) for the 2028 Oregon Primary Election (May 16, 2028) closes Mar 7, 2028. Opens Sep 9, 2027. Source: Oregon Legislature.

County

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

County Commissioner

County (all counties) · 2028 Oregon Primary Election · May 16, 2028

Filing window: Sep 9, 2027 – Mar 7, 2028

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Mar 7, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Mar 10, 2028

Files with: County Clerk

Fee: Filing fee required, or nominating petition in lieu of fee per ORS 249.056 · Signatures: Nominating petition signature requirements per ORS 249.068 for candidates filing by petition in lieu of fee

Statutory rule: Filing window: not sooner than the 250th day and not later than the 70th day before the date of the primary election. (works out to Mar 7, 2028)

Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 249 - Candidates; Recall · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for County Commissioner in County (all counties) for the 2028 Oregon Primary Election (May 16, 2028) closes Mar 7, 2028. Opens Sep 9, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oregon Legislature.

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