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Governor in Oregon
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- June 3, 2026 - August 25, 2026
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Governor
About this position
The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$98,600/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 30 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of Oregon for at least 3 years prior to election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $100; signature requirement of the lesser of either 1,000 signatures or 2% of the number of votes cast for the candidates of that major political party for presidential electors at the last presidential election and shall include those of at least 100 electors registered in each congressional district (major party candidates), nominated by party convention or by-laws (minor party candidates), or number of signatures equal to 1% of number of votes cast for president, or 23,744 signatures (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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