December 16, 2022 10:40 

With the resignation of State Senator Dallas Heard from the Oregon State Legislature, someone will be appointed to fill the remainder of his term.

Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that Republican precinct committee persons from the counties in Senate District 1 will nominate no fewer than three but no more than five people to fill the term.

Loomis said who is appointed will be determined by the county commissioners in the district.

At the next general election in 2024, voters will elect a new state senator to a full term.