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Oregon Measure 65, Top-Two Primaries Initiative (2008)
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| Topic Primary election systems |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Oregon Measure 65 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Oregon on November 4, 2008. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported establishing a top-two system for primary elections and changing general election nomination processes for most partisan offices. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a top-two system for primary elections and changing general election nomination processes for most partisan offices. |
Election results
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Oregon Measure 65 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 553,640 | 34.09% | ||
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1,070,580 | 65.91% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Measure 65 was as follows:
| “ | Changes general election nomination processes for major/minor party, independent candidates for most partisan offices | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Currently, major parties nominate candidates to general election through party primaries; minor parties, independents nominate candidates directly to general election. Multiple candidates for office may appear on general election ballot. Measure changes those nomination processes for most partisan offices, including United States Senator; Congressional Representative; Governor; Secretary of State; State Treasurer; rAttorney General; State Senator; State Representative; any state, county, city, district office that is not nonpartisan/for which law authorizes political party nominations to general election. Primary ballots contain all prospective candidates; elector may vote for candidate regardless of elector's, candidate's party affiliation. Only top two candidates in primary compete in general election. Primary, general election ballots t must contain candidates' party registration, endorsements. Eligible person, regardless of party affiliation, may fill vacancy. rOther provisions. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. There are 21 states that allow citizens to initiate state statutes, including 14 that provide for direct initiatives and nine (9) that provide for indirect initiatives (two provide for both). An indirect initiated state statute goes to the legislature after a successful signature drive. The legislatures in these states have the option of approving the initiative itself, rather than the initiative appearing on the ballot.
In Oregon, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 6% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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Footnotes
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