Also, if you can't find a designee to do the exam, then you can ask for an actual FAA examiner to give you the ride. I was a very early R22 (helicopter) student, and there was no R22 qualified designee in Oregon, so I got my checkride from an FAA employee.
The FAA has an obligation to provide you with a method for taking your checkride, either through a designee or with their own examiner.
Kevin
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