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Ballot-Petition Signature Requirements in Oregon During a Pandemic

Robert Timothy Reagan
July 5, 2023

People Not Politicians Oregon v. Clarno (Michael J. McShane, D. Or. 6:20-cv-1053)
A district judge granted relief to proponents of an initiative with respect to the number of ballot-petition signatures required and the deadline for submission. But the Supreme Court stayed the injunction. The court of appeals determined that the stay made resolution of the case in time for the election impractical.
Subject: Ballot measures. Topics: Getting on the ballot; ballot measure; Covid-19; laches.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.