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Oregon
Secretary of State
Kate Brown

Initiative, Referendum and Referral

To place an initiative or referendum on the ballot, supporters must obtain a specified number of signatures from registered voters. The number required is determined by a fixed percentage of the votes cast for all candidates for governor at the general election preceding the filing of the petition.

  • About Initiative and Referendum Petitions
  • About Referrals

    • Search the Database

    Search the State Initiative, Referendum and Referral database by year, status and type. This contains current and historical data.

  • Search the database
  • 2014 Sponsorship Log

    • Circulator Training

    Paid circulators must complete an on-line training program and register with the Secretary of State prior to circulating any initiative, referendum or recall petition.

  • Training for paid circulators

    • Related Links

  • Manuals and Forms
  • Statistical Sampling Procedures for State Petition (Appendix to OAR 165-014-0030)
  • Statutes & Administrative Rules
  • Subscribe to Electronic Initiative Mailing Service
  • Initiative and Referendum Historical Results
    • Contact Elections Division

    Open 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon - Fri
    (503) 986-1518
    (866) 673-VOTE
    elections.sos@state.or.us
    255 Capitol St NE, Ste 501
    Salem, OR 97310-1306