State v. Johnson

Appellant Johnson was the successful candidate for the office of Attorney General of Oregon in the general election held November 5, 1968. Johnson was subsequently indicted and tried before a judge for failing to file with the Secretary of State, within 15 days after the election, a sworn statement of personal campaign contributions and expenditures as required by ORS 260.060. The facts of the case were undisputed and, for the most part, were introduced on stipulation of the parties.

After the election, Johnson signed a blank statement form furnished the candidates by the Secretary of State.…