Democrats representing precincts within Senate District 23 will convene Friday, November 8th, at 7:00 p.m. to nominate three to five Democrats to replace state Senator Jackie Dingfelder, D-Portland. Multnomah County commissioners will appoint one of those nominees to be Senator Dingfelder's replacement. Immediately preceding the Convention there will be a Candidates Debate, beginning at 5:45 p.m.
Senator Dingfelder's resignation will be effective November 3rd. On November 4th she begins her new position with the City of Portland as an advisor to Mayor Charlie Hales.
The convention and debate will be held at Multnomah County Democrats' Headquarters, 3551 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97232.
For more information on the convention process and on how Democrats are nominated, please check the links below. Questions may also be e-mailed to nomination@multdems.org.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION?
People who wish to be considered for state senator must file form SEL145, a Statement of Nominee's Willingness to Serve, with the Democratic Party of Oregon. The filing deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Forms may be sent by mail (232 NE 9th, Portland 97232), or by fax (503 224-5335). If the form does not reach the DPO office in time, that person's candidacy cannot be considered.
Prospective candidates must meet the minimum requirements to hold the office. Those include living in the district for at least one year, being a registered Democrat for at least 180 days before the effective date of the resignation, and not being under the supervision of the Department of Corrections.
Please review the DPO Press Release and memo below regarding candidacy from Wayne Kinney, DPO Rules Chair.
Other questions regarding the process to become a candidate may be submitted to nomination@multdems.org.
For further details and information regarding the nomination Convention processes, please review these memos from Wayne Kinney, Chair of the DPO Rules Committee: