Oregon, like Colorado, Maine, and other states, faces the decision of whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to be listed on its 2024 ballot due to his involvement in insurrection under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
However, Oregon opts to delay its decision until the resolution of a pending US Supreme Court case addressing the same issue.
The Oregon Supreme Court has currently rejected a challenge brought by five Oregon voters aiming to prevent Donald J. Trump from being listed on the Oregon 2024 Republican primary and general election ballots, according to a media release from the court issued on Friday.
Democrats in various states are engaged in legal disputes to exclude Trump from state ballots, contending that his actions on January 6, 2021, violated a clause in the 14th Amendment, barring individuals involved in insurrection or rebellion from holding political office.
SCOTUS Hearing Set for Trump on Colorado GOP Ballot
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for arguments on whether former President Trump will appear on the Colorado Republican presidential primary ballot.
The Supreme Court of the United States has accelerated the proceedings for the case, scheduling arguments to be heard on February 8.
The decision from the SCOTUS not only acknowledges the petition for a writ of certiorari but also outlines specific deadlines for the submission of briefs.
Additionally, an administrative stay has been issued, instructing the Colorado Secretary of State to include the name of the former president on the GOP primary ballot until a final resolution is reached in the case.
It is noteworthy that the state supreme court has maintained an openness to potential future petitions.
This decision is contingent upon an awaited ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the eligibility of candidates to be included on the ballot, particularly considering the implications of the 14th Amendment clause.