Run for Office

Becoming a League member is always a good way to gain leadership and governance experience. Read the account of a League member below.

Resources
LWV of Clackamas County holds an annual training on the ABCs of Campaigning. The training is open to anyone in the state who is interested in learning more about running for elected office in Oregon.

http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/manuals.htm
Manuals and forms for filing for candidacy for elected office

http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/Publications/polparty.pdf
A list of political parties in Oregon and contact information

http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/manuals/05_synopsis.pdf
Synopsis of Oregon Election Laws

http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/Publications/elec_law_summary.pdf
Election law summary for candidates

http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/other.info/maps.html
Congressional, Senate, and House district maps

http://www.democracyreform.org/
A non-partisan, not-for-profit group whose goals are to increase accountability and opportunities for participation in politics.

  "I took the lessons learned from League and used them to prepare for the election and serving in this office. League teaches us to get the facts, dig for good information, show up and observe meetings to learn more about issues and how they are being addressed, and to seek various points of view before reaching a decision. I worked on the Polk County Government study, among others, and served on the Board as Treasurer, Membership (with Joy Sowle), VP, and President. Thanks to my League experience, I felt more prepared to seek office and have been able to 'hit the ground running' since being sworn in on January 2nd. I am very grateful for what League has taught me."

Cathy Clark, Keizer, OR
Keizer City Council Member