Category Politics

Top Kotek staff were concerned about first lady’s role, security requests, records show
AROUND OREGON: Gov. Tina Kotek's top staff raised questions about public resources being used for the governor's spouse. The governor's office on Friday, April 26, released emails and other documents about the issue.

VOTE 2024: Two election workers running against longtime Marion County clerk
Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess is running for a sixth term. Jo Anne Lepley, a deputy election clerk, and Anna Munson, an election board worker retired from the medical field, are also seeking the seat.

VOTE 2024: What to know about the May 21 primary election in Salem
From presidential candidates to Salem's mayor, here's a guide to learning more about local candidates, checking your party registration and more.

Q&A: Republican candidates for Oregon attorney general answer our questions
Will Lathrop and Michael Cross are running to be Oregon's top law enforcement official.

Elizabeth Steiner, Democratic treasurer candidate, wants more Oregonians to save
Oregon's legislative budget writer said as treasurer she’d double the number of kids with college savings accounts and start a baby bonds program.

Jeff Gudman, Democratic treasurer candidate, wants PERS balanced
A former Republican, Gudman will run as a Democrat because the Republican party’s values no longer mesh with his own.

Q&A: Democratic candidates for Oregon attorney general answer our questions
Dan Rayfield and Shaina Maxey Pomerantz are seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon's attorney general.

Four candidates running in attorney general primaries to replace Rosenblum
Four candidates have varied life experiences and ideas for how the state’s top attorney should run the Department of Justice.

Federal judge dismisses former legislative employee’s suit over Capitol harassment investigations
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Oregon Capitol's former chief equity officer, Nate Monson, who said he was forced to resign.
