ORS § 249.016
A candidate of a major political party for public office or a candidate for nonpartisan office shall be nominated only in the manner provided in ORS 249.016 to 249.205.
ORS 249.016
Chapter 220, Oregon Laws 2023, was referred to the people for their approval or rejection at the regular general election to be held throughout this state on November 5, 2024. If chapter 220, Oregon Laws 2023, is approved by the people, section 7 becomes operative January 1, 2028, and applies to elections and nominations occurring on or after January 1, 2028. See sections 18, 19 and 20, chapter 220, Oregon Laws 2023. Sections 6 and 7, chapter 220, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:
Sec. 6. Section 7 of this 2023 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 249. [2023 c. 220, § 6]
Sec. 7. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 249.016 or any other provision of law:
(a) There may not be a nominating election for the office of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries; and
(b) The office of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall be elected at the primary election by ranked choice voting conducted in the manner set forth in section 4 of this 2023 Act.
(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided by this section or other law, the requirements of ORS 249.016 to 249.205 apply to candidates for the office of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. [2023 c. 220, § 7]