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Lawmakers object to proposal moving referendum from November to May primary
Summary
Several House members on Feb. 11 objected to Senate Bill 1599, which would move the vote date for Referendum Petition 2026‑302 from the November general election to the May primary. Opponents said shifting the date would undermine voter expectations and participation.
Multiple members of the Oregon House spoke on the floor Feb. 11 to oppose Senate Bill 1599, which would move the vote on Referendum Petition 2026‑302 from the November general election to the May primary.
Representative Helfrich said more than 2,500 Oregonians signed the petition expecting a November vote and argued moving…
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