Recalls and Petition

1. Recall of Oregon Governor (Tina Kotek)

  • A prospective recall petition against Governor Tina Kotek was filed on July 28, 2025, by William Minnix of the group Oregon for the People. Petitioners must collect nearly 293,000 signatures by October 27, 2025 to move the recall forward. KTVZBallotpedia
  • You can view the official petition document filed with the Oregon Secretary of State here: Prospective Petition (Form SEL-350) Oregon Secretary of State
  • For general instructions on filing recall petitions, and who qualifies, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Recall page offers comprehensive guidance. Oregon Secretary of State

2. Recall of Claire Hall – Lincoln County Commissioner

  • A recall petition against Commissioner Claire Hall has been approved by the County Clerk as of August 4–5, 2025, allowing signature gathering to begin. Petitioner has 90 days (until November 2, 2025) to collect the required 3,950 signatures from county voters. Oregon Coast Breaking NewsKLCC
  • The recall is being pursued over concerns about how Hall conducts meetings and workplace concerns. Oregon Coast Breaking NewsKLCC

3. Petition to End Mail-In Voting in Oregon

  • The Oregon mail-in voting system is deeply established—Oregon became the first state to conduct statewide mail-only elections, with law enabling this established by 1998. Multnomah CountyDemocracy Docket
  • There was a legal challenge seeking to overturn this system, but the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case, effectively keeping mail-in voting intact. Democracy Docket
  • To explore or file a petition for initiatives or referendums—including potentially those aimed at changing voting laws—you can use the Oregon Secretary of State’s “Initiatives, Referendums, Referrals and Recall” page, which details steps to become a chief petitioner, draft titles, and navigate submission deadlines. Oregon Secretary of State