ATTENTION PACIFIC GREEN PARTY CANDIDATES!

We are looking for potential candidates to run in elections! Nominating Conventions are held in June of presidential election years; nomination for local offices vary depending on the deadlines.

Important election dates can be found here.

Link to Campaign School - Feb 23, 2020 - Multnomah Co Library - Register here

Running for office is one of the best ways to engage the public, challenging the status quo by speaking about what matters to the 99%. Winning an election not only means to get elected - but MOST IMPORTANTLY it means to SHIFT THE DISCOURSE.

One of the principal purposes of the PGP is to run candidates for office at all levels of government and to help get them elected. IN doing so, we further the cause of our many allies and coalition friends - because we are also in the trenches with them and understand their struggles.

So, if you’re considering running, we welcome and applaud you. What follows is intended to help you along the way.

You can make a big difference as a Green in elected office! Here's a list of seats to consider:

school board

conservation district

port

public college or university board

public transportation district

city or county council

mayor

Oregon House or Senate

Oregon Federal Congressional districts

Oregon Federal Senate seats

state offices, including Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Attorney General, etc.

Every election there are often local seats which are uncontested. Getting your name on the ballot in these cases means you will likely win that election. The first step to engaging the Pacific Green Party in supporting your run for office is to let us know more about you and your plans. You can do this by filling out our Statement of Candidacy form. Also highly recommended is the video course "How To Run For Office" produced by nationbuilder, our web service provider.

If you intend to run for state or local office you should visit Run For Public Office on the Oregon Secretary of State website. This site will link you to the various forms you will need to submit to the state to comply with Oregon Election Law. These documents are free and available from the State Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s office, at (503) 986-1518 or 1-866-ORE VOTE.