Convention call for the first state convention of the Socialist Party of Oregon, to be held March 19, 1902 in Portland to nominate a statewide slate for the June 2 general election, including a candidate for Congress. A second mass convention was called for March 20 in Oregon city to nominate a candidate for Congress in the 2nd District. The date of March 5, 1902 was named for county Socialist Party units to hold additional nominating conventions for countywide office.