Nearly every proposed Oregon initiative won’t make it onto the November ballot

With nearly 90 proposed changes to Oregon law or the state constitution vying for a spot on the November 2026 ballot, only a dozen initiatives have passed the first vetting stage. However, the odds are stacked against most of these proposals making it to the final ballot due to a July 2 deadline that requires significant signatures to be collected. This situation underscores the rigorous standards set by Oregon’s ballot initiative process, highlighting the challenges advocates face in getting their measures approved. The few that survive will likely have major implications for state policy, from voting rights to civil rights protections.