This decision follows moves in Colorado and Maine to bar Trump due to allegations of his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, which are under appeal.

Trump has successfully countered similar lawsuits in Minnesota, Michigan, Arizona, and California, often on technicalities without addressing the January 6th accusations.

Activists argue Trump's actions make him ineligible under the 14th Amendment's provisions against insurrectionists, but there is legal uncertainty about applying this to presidential candidates.

The Oregon Supreme Court referred to the pending US Supreme Court case, which is expected to clarify the matter. The lawsuit in Oregon, initiated by the group Free Speech For People, expresses disappointment with the delay.

Trump’s campaign applauded the Oregon decision and called for the quick dismissal of remaining challenges. Oregon's primary ballots are due by March 21, but the significance of their primary, scheduled for May 21, may be limited as it comes late in the GOP nomination cycle.

Additionally, Oregon GOP delegates will be assigned based on a state party convention vote on May 25.

Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade argued that Trump’s eligibility should not be evaluated at this stage, as the state law pertains to general election qualifications, not primaries. Trump's attorneys concur with Griffin-Valade's view that the lawsuit should be dismissed over procedural issues.