Kara Davis to Resign as District Attorney After Winning Election for Wasco County District Attorney

On September 25, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek announced she will be filling an upcoming vacancy for the Gilliam County District Attorney position following notice of Kara Davis’ resignation, which is effective December 31, 2024. 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 online at: Interest Form.

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 Shevaun Gutridge at [email protected]. Forms must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024.

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 ORS8.640).

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