In May 2011, the Reeves faction attempted to register their electioned officers but were rejected by the Secretary of State because the Secretary has previously recognized Wagner as the official chairperson. The Reeves faction sued the Wagner faction to obtain a court decision that they are the true officers of the state party. The Oregon courts issued an opinion May 21,2013, that it does not have jurisdiction on the matter and that it should be determined by the Party's Judicial Committee. On December 12, 2018, the Court of Appeals in Oregon affirmed the lower court's decision.