Dixon / Frohnmayer v. Rosenblum

Petitioners seek review of the ballot title for Initiative Petition 38 (2014) (IP 38), arguing that the ballot title does not satisfy the requirements of ORS 250.035(2). We review a certified ballot title to determine whether it substantially complies with those statutory requirements. ORS 250.085(5). For the reasons that follow, we refer the ballot title to the Attorney General for modification.

IP 38, if adopted, would alter the Oregon primary election process for certain partisan offices, denominated “voter choice offices.” Those offices are United States Senator, Congressional…