‘Ovnce oF tHe Secnerany OF SATE FLEcTONS Dion JEANNE P. ATKINS JIM WILLIAMS ‘Skcrerat oF STATE Drecon 255 camo sre HE, eee Sai, Oe S73300722 Deru Secuany oF STAT (205) 95.538 January 12, 2016 ‘The Honorable John Kasich c/o Ben Kaiser 620 East Broad ST Columbus, OH 43215 Dear Mr. Kasich: On January 5, 2016, in accordance with ORS 249.078(1)(a), | made a determination as to which Democratic and Republican presidential candidates have generally been recognized in the national news media and therefore qualified to have their name printed on the May 17, 2016, Oregon Primary Election ballot. This letter is to inform you that you have been identified as a qualified Republican presidential candidate, If you would like your name printed on the 2016 Oregon Primary Election ballot, please complete and sign the enclosed form SEL101, “Candidate Filing - Major Political Party or Nonpartisan,” and submit it to the Elections Division no later than 5:00 pm (PST), March 8, 2016. This form can also be found on our website at: http://sos.oregor Jections/documents/sel101. pdf. In addition, any candidate for the office of President may file a candidate statement to be included in the State Voters’ Pamphlet. These statements may only be filed electronically using our web-based ORESTAR system. instructions on how to file your candidate statement using ORESTAR, including information on fees and deadlines, are available at: http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/orestarvPFiling.pdf. If you have any questions, please contact the Elections Division at 503-986-1518 or by emai ele \s@state.or. Is. Sincerely, Jeanne P. Atkins Secretary of State Enclosure