How do I find out which races are up for election?
Click here for a list of county election offices at the end of the document. In some cases, your county will list the offices, but most likely you will need to contact your local county election office.
What are the various deadlines for filing?
Click here for a list of key dates to file as a candidate, for the voter's pamphlet, etc.
Click here for the Secretary of State's elections page for complete information about requirements, filings, etc.
What does it take to run an effective campaign?
Click here to see a "Running for Office 101" PowerPoint from GPUS on how to organize an effective campaign.
How do I go about seeking a nomination or endorsement from the Pacific Green Party?
Please complete this form if you are planning to run for office and send an email to [email protected]. One of our volunteers will contact you. The Campaigns Committee meets on the 2nd Monday of the month, 8:00 pm. Here is our current endorsement flowchart; we are in the process of reviewing it.
If you intend to run for state or local office you should visit Run For Public Office on the Oregon Secretary of State website. This site will link you to the various forms you will need to submit to the state to comply with Oregon Election Law. These documents are free and available from the State Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s office, at (503) 986-1518 or 1-866-ORE VOTE.
We can help you with paperwork, treasury, volunteers, voter lists, and free assistance consulting on how to navigate your way through the process. These resources are available to Green candidates one they have officially filed for office.
Everybody should run for office at least once. Consider it your duty. If you've never run for office before and don't like the limelight of a higher office, consider joining a neighborhood association (see here for a list of some in Oregon). You might find it's fun to be contributing to your community through civic engagement, even if it involves just your local neighbors. Think globally, act locally!
Those running for a federal office should visit the Federal Elections Commission for information on filing and reporting requirements.
How to find offices in your area
If you intend to run for a local office (city council or county commissioner, for example), you can check with your county clerk for the relevant documents and instructions.
How to seek the nomination of the PGP
Please supply the information described in the Statement of Candidacy. Please note that the signatures of a minimum of five Supporting Members are needed on this statement. The information you supply here will be distributed as far as possible to our membership via our website and social media, reviewed by the PGP Elections Committee, and their recommendation will be made to the full PGP statewide nominating convention. Note that if office resides within a county then you should seek the nomination and endorsement of your local county chapter (you will need to form a county chapter first if none is currently active).
How to get the endorsement of the PGP
For a non-partisan race, please note that in your Statement of Candidacy.
Please note that there are printed materials that you may find useful in your campaign:
- Previous Oregon Voters’ Guides: Click here to arrive at the Secretary of State's Election History page. Click on any historical election listed, then click the Voters' Guide link to be taken to the Voter Guide for that election.
- PGP Platform, Constitution, and Bylaws
- The Campaign Manager: Running and Winning Local Elections by former Ashland mayor Cathy Shaw.
