Category Politics
Ballot measures on cannabis unions, higher corporate taxes could be on November ballot
Election officials will determine whether backers of the two proposals collected enough valid signatures from Oregon voters.
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
Laura Hanson was fired twice by different Democratic legislators and claimed retaliation.
Unusual coin toss determines outcome of 7-7 tie in Oregon House primary
AROUND OREGON: An obscure piece of state election law meant one Eugene primary was settled by coin flip, with elections workers standing in for candidates.
Deadlocked Oregon ethics commission won’t investigate complaints against Gov. Kotek
Kotek has since abandoned her plans to give first lady Aimee Kotek Wilson a larger policy role in the governor’s office.
Complaint alleges Oregon GOP congressional candidate Mike Erickson withheld financial information
Mike Erickson has self-funded prior Congressional campaigns. He's challenging Rep. Andrea Salinas for her seat in one of the most competitive districts in the U.S.
Only Oregon Republican lawmaker who supports abortion rights is now an Independent
Rep. Charlie Conrad said primary election results, Trump’s dominance drove him from the party.
Oregon Senate Democrats tap Portland’s Kathleen Taylor as new caucus leader
Portland Sen. Kathleen Taylor, who played a key role in negotiations to end the 2023 Republican walkout, will be the Democrats' next caucus leader.
National Republicans begin targeting CD5 candidate Bynum over police reform efforts
A national Republican group plans to launch an ad on Thursday targeting Democratic congressional nominee Janelle Bynum.
Oregonians have more common ground than disagreements, survey finds
Oregonians are split on issues of gun control, government effectiveness and race, while generally agreeing on campaign contribution limits, abortion access and the value of political compromise.