Oregon Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Oregon, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Oregon voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
| Governor | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
State Senator, State Representative; Governor
- Primary petition opens:
- January 1, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- March 10, 2026
- General petition opens:
- May 20, 2026
- General petition deadline:
- August 25, 2026
- Primary election:
- May 19, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party candidates: declaration + filing fee
Primary petition — deadline rules
Filing window through March 10
General petition — signature rules
Independent candidates: petition with 1-2% of district registered voters
General petition — deadline rules
Independent candidates file by late August
Primary petition — signature rules
Major-party governor: declaration + filing fee or petition with 1,000 signatures
General petition — signature rules
Independent governor: petition with 2% of registered voters statewide
Frequently asked questions
How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Oregon?
Oregon signature requirements vary by office. State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Oregon?
For the 2026 cycle in Oregon, the primary petition deadline is March 10, 2026, and the general petition deadline is August 25, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Oregon petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Oregon voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 27, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.