State of Oregon

10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 15:40

Governor Kotek Solicits Applications to Fill Morrow County District Attorney Vacancy

Governor Kotek Solicits Applications to Fill Morrow County District Attorney Vacancy
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Salem, OR - Today, Governor Kotek announced that she is inviting applications for the position of Morrow County District Attorney. Governor Kotek intends to fill the District Attorney vacancy by appointment, as provided in Article V, Section 16 of the Oregon Constitution and ORS 8.640.

The Governor's Office welcomes applications from candidates with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Applicants must submit a District Attorney Interest Form to the Governor's Office. Please note that the District Attorney Interest Form is not the same form that is used for judicial vacancies. The District Attorney Interest Form is available here.

Interested applicants should address their completed application forms to Richard A. Lane, General Counsel, Office of the Governor, and email (no mail or hand delivery) those completed forms to Meghan Rogers-Czarnecki at [email protected]. Forms must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 11, 2026.

Oregon law requires that, at the time of appointment, the appointee must be admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Oregon (ORS 8.630 and ORS 8.640).

Questions regarding the appointment process should be directed to Meghan Rogers-Czarnecki by emailing [email protected], or by calling (503) 378-6246.

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