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.
Democrat Tina Kotek is Oregon’s next governor
The Associated Press called the race for Kotek Thursday evening.
Democrat Tina Kotek declares victory, pledges to work on homelessness as Oregon governor
The Associated Press has not yet called the race and Republican Christine Drazan hasn’t conceded, but Kotek’s lead continues to grow.
Several high-profile Oregon races remain too close to call Wednesday
Democrats will maintain their legislative majorities but not a supermajority in the Senate.
Kotek holds slight lead in Oregon governor’s race
Nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson was a distant third, but the race remains too close to call.
Democrats lead in two of three competitive Oregon congressional races
Democrat Andrea Salinas was up in the race to represent the 6th Congressional District, which includes Salem.
Legislative lawyer says Salem mayor serving in state House might violate Oregon’s Constitution
Democratic Rep. Chris Hoy was sworn in as mayor of Salem last week
House committee dismisses complaint against Democratic governor nominee Tina Kotek
Former Rep. Diego Hernandez had accused Kotek of threatening his career and legislative priorities.
Rural Democrat, suburban Republican duke it out in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
Either Jamie McLeod-Skinner or Lori Chavez-DeRemer would make history if elected.
Oregon legislators defer vote on hostile workplace complaint against Kotek
An independent investigation determined Kotek’s actions didn’t violate legislative rules.
VOTE 2022: Next governor faces significant challenge in housing crisis
Communities across Oregon face a wave of homelessness, as residents struggle with costs that put homes out of their reach. In this part of the Vote 2022 series, the three leading candidates for Oregon governor discuss the problem and what they would do to solve it.