Oregon Ballot Measure 21 (2002)

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Oregon Ballot Measure 21 (2002) is an initiated constitutional amendment that would require judicial election ballots to include a "None of the Above" option along with the list of candidates. If "None of the Above" receives the most votes, special elections would be held until a candidate receives a plurality.[1]

The measure also has provisions for when midterm judicial vacancies must be filled.[2] This measure goes hand in hand with Ballot Measure 22.

Official Ballot Title

Revises Procedure For Filling Judicial Vacancies, Electing Judges; Allows Vote For "None Of The Above"[3]

Propoenents

Don McIntire and Gregg K. Clapper


Results

This measure failed at the November 2002 General Election.


Support

[4] Supporters of the initiative argue that the passage of measure 21 will result in better judges due to enhanced competition. Many argue that some judges get elected simply because no one is running against them.

Some of those in favor of the measure are:

  • Taxpayer Association of Oregon
  • None of the Above Committee
  • Parents Education Association

Opposition

[5] Some who oppose the measure fear the result could be endless, unresolved election, which they believe means wasted money and postponed trials, slowing down an already complicated court process. Some also believed it would require the candidates to spend money on costly campaigns even if there isn't actually someone to run against. Some consider the measure "unecessary clutter" in the Oregon Constitution.

Some of the organizations and people who oppose the measure are:

  • Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
  • Edwin J. Peterson, Retired Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon
  • League of Women Voters of Oregon
  • The Oregon Consumer League
  • Basic Rights Oregon
  • American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon
  • Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon

References

  1. ↑ Campaign 2002: Ballot Initiatives in Oregon posted by The Justic at Stake Campaign
  2. ↑ Official Summary of this measure from the Secretary of State
  3. ↑ Detailed information on this measure from the Secretary of State
  4. ↑ Arguments in Favor from the State Voting Guide
  5. ↑ Arguments in Opposition from the State Voting Guide

See also

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