About County District Attorney
About this position
The District Attorney is the chief legal representative of the district.
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County District Attorney
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a registered voter and admitted to practice law in the Oregon Supreme Court at time of election or appointment.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- $50 or the lesser of either 500 signatures or 1% of the number of votes cast in the district for governor at the last election at which the Governor was elected to a full term.
- Filing period
- May 31, 2028 - August 29, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk 's office.
- Where to file
- 66 SE D St., Suite C Madras, OR 97741-1739
- Filing phone
- 541-475-4451
- Step 3
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