Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Julia Shumway is editor of Oregon Capital Chronicle and has reported on government and politics in Iowa and Nebraska, spent time at the Bend Bulletin and most recently was a legislative reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix. An award-winning journalist, Julia most recently reported on the tangled efforts to audit the presidential results in Arizona.
Oregon may pay out $1 billion kicker in 2026 as tax revenues come in higher than expected
Oregon's tax revenues continue to exceed forecasters' expectations, but the future is especially uncertain, economists caution.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
The Oregon Republican Party’s attorney urged the Secretary of State to target Libertarian ballot access.
Poll shows Republican Erickson tied with Democratic Rep. Salinas in Oregon’s 6th District
A new poll commissioned by Republican businessman Mike Erickson shows him in a statistical tie with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, the Democrat who narrowly beat him in Oregon’s competitive 6th Congressional District in 2022.
National election forecaster predicts Democratic supermajorities in Oregon House, Senate
Only a handful of legislative races are expected to be competitive.
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure
Measure 118 would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to all Oregonians.
Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer continues courting union support, skipped hearings on labor issues
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s 5th Congressional District seat could be pivotal to control of the House and is being targeted by national Democratic and Republican groups.
National Democratic group MoveOn will back Oregon candidates Salinas, Bynum
MoveOn, one of the country’s largest progressive organizations, endorsed U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and Democratic candidate Janelle Bynum on Tuesday.
Despite denials, records show Oregon Republican Party trying to keep Libertarians off the ballot
The Oregon Republican Party’s attorney urged the Secretary of State to target Libertarian ballot access.
Oregon’s Democratic delegates unanimously back Kamala Harris
The Democratic Party of Oregon has seen an influx of volunteer sign-ups since President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, party leaders said.
Oregon Democrats praise Biden, welcome his decision to drop out
Oregon Democrats praised Biden as a longtime public servant, while Republicans said he should retire from the presidency.