ORS 249.088: Nomination or election of candidate at nominating election.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 249.091, at the nominating election held on the date of the primary election:

      (a) Unless a candidate for nonpartisan office receives a majority of the votes cast for the office, the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes are nominated.

      (b) If a candidate for nonpartisan office receives a majority of votes cast for the office, that candidate is elected.

      (2) The application of this section is subject to the provisions of a home rule charter.