Question: Is it okay to
have registered Democrats or Republicans sign the petition?
Yes... so long as they have not voted in the May Primary Election.
Independents can vote in the primary election and sign Ben's
petition.
For a
rough guide as to whether someone is eligible to sign Ben's petition,
follow this chart:
Question:
Can I only sign my own name to the petition, even if I don't want
to circulate it to other people?
Yes! Simply print out the form as usual (be sure to UN-check the
box that says "gather signatures" on the information form) and serve as
your own circulator on the form.
Sign it both
as the circulator AND sign as a voter on line 1.
Question:
If I leave the governor's race blank on my ballot and only vote
for local issues, can I then also sign Ben's petition?
No. If a Democrat or a Republican return a ballot envelope AT ALL,
(even if nothing is votes on), then they may not sign Ben's petition.
Question:
I'm a registered (Democrat or Republican) and I will vote in my
party's primary. Can I still get people to sign a petition even if
I can't sign myself?
Yes! The circulator doesn't need to sign the sheet as a voter, and
there are no rules against voting in a primary AND helping Ben in other
ways, such as circulating a petition.
"He's
not in anybody's pocket. I really admire him for having the
courage to stand up for what he believes." Gert Boyle,
Chair, Columbia Sportswear
"Today,
Oregon needs strong leadership. As the parent of a student that
attends public schools, I believe Ben will be a champion for the
students and their future." Elizabeth Blackney,
Bend
"He
is determined to make this place we call Oregon a better place,
for all Oregonians." Ernest Bloch,
Portland
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