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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act changes how primary elections are done in this state. The Act changes how certain vacancies in office are filled. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.2). Provides that any elector may vote in a primary election. Requires that all candidates of any political party appear on one ballot at a primary election. Provides that the two candidates who receive the two highest numbers of votes at a primary election are nominated to the general election. Permits a political party to decline to participate in the primary election and to nominate the party’s candidates using the party’s individual nominating process. Provides for the process by which vacancies in specified offices are to be filled. Permits political parties that endorse candidates at an election to be listed on the ballot. Pro- hibits political parties from endorsing candidates unless the parties provide for fair and open par- ticipation by all electors affiliated with those parties in making the endorsement. Repeals provisions regarding precinct committeepersons, county central committees and state central committees.
AI Summary
This bill fundamentally reforms how primary elections are conducted, allowing any registered elector to vote in any party's primary, regardless of their own party affiliation, and consolidating all candidates from a party onto a single ballot where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election. Political parties can opt out of this system and use their own nomination processes, provided those processes are fair and open to all their registered members, but they will not receive public funds if they opt out. The bill also changes how vacancies in office are filled, and allows political parties to endorse candidates, but requires them to have fair and open participation rules for making such endorsements. Additionally, it repeals provisions related to precinct, county, and state central committees.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Rules. (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/SB1592 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for SB1592 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/94185 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1592/Introduced |
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