Candidates running in the Board of Governors special election:
In accordance with ORS 9.042, licensees of the bar may request the review of a candidate’s eligibility. The statutory procedure for requesting the eligibility review requires written notice to the OSB Chief Executive Officer no later than January 22, 2026. If an eligibility review request is received, the Board of Governors will follow the procedure outlined in ORS 9.042 and OSB Policy 2.201.
All active licensees with a principal office address in region 5 will gain access to their ballot through their OSB dashboard beginning January 26. Voting will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2026.
For additional information, please review the election FAQs or contact Danielle Edwards at 503-431-6426 or dedwards@osbar.org.
The Oregon State Bar is currently seeking candidates for the Board of Governors regular election.
There are four vacant seats open to active bar licensees.
Candidate statements are due by May 12.
Region 4: 1 position
Region 5: 1 position
Region 6: 1 position
Region 7: 1 position
Your region is determined by the location of your principal office. Refer to the map below to determine your region eligibility. More information about current board members is available here.
If you have questions, please refer to the list of FAQs, or contact Danielle Edwards at dedwards@osbar.org; 503-620-0222 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-8260, ext. 426.
In accordance with ORS 9.042, licensees of the bar may request the review of a candidate’s eligibility. The statutory procedure for requesting the eligibility review requires written notice to the OSB Chief Executive Officer no later than June 11, 2026. If an eligibility review request is received, the Board of Governors will follow the procedure outlined in ORS 9.042 and OSB Policy 2.201.
All active licensees with a principal office address in regions 4, 5, 6 and 7 will gain access to their ballot through their OSB dashboard beginning October 5. Voting will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026.
For additional information, please review the election FAQs or contact Danielle Edwards at 503-431-6426 or dedwards@osbar.org.
The Board of Governors governs the bar, determines the general policies of the bar and approves its budget each year. The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by and acting under the supervision of the Board, implements, administers and supervises the bar's operation and program activities.
The Oregon State Bar is governed by a Board of Governors consisting of fifteen active licensees of the bar elected from eight regions, four members of the public appointed by the board, and the non-voting position of Immediate Past-President.
Pursuant to ORS 9.080(1), the board is charged with the executive functions of the state bar and "shall at all times direct its power to serve the public interest by: (a) Regulating the legal profession and improving the quality of legal services; (b) Supporting the judiciary and improving the administration of justice; and (c) Advancing a fair, inclusive and accessible justice system.” The board has authority to "adopt, alter, amend and repeal bylaws and to adopt new bylaws containing provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the state bar not inconsistent with law."