Category Politics

Marion, Polk counties rush to send out 800 late ballots after state software error
Oregon teens haven't been automatically pre-registered to vote for years when getting an ID or permit at the DMV, the Secretary of State's office said Monday, affecting nearly 7,800 voters statewide.

4 statewide measures on ballot, with 2 that would change state Constitution
Oregonians will vote on tightening gun laws, banning legislative walkouts and slavery and making health care a right

Republicans face best chances in years to gain state Senate seats
Analysts say five seats in the Portland and Salem areas, southern Oregon and north coast are highly competitive.

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.

Race to represent Oregon’s new congressional district among state’s tightest, most heated
Republican Mike Erickson and Democrat Andrea Salinas are vying for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District that’s one of the most diverse in the state.

State Republicans bank on winning on education wedge issues: school choice, ‘parents’ rights’
Republicans hope ongoing frustration from pandemic school closures will win over undecided voters in November.

VOTE 2022: Governor candidates debate how green Oregon should go
As part of a continuing series on the Oregon governor's race, the leading candidates talk about climate change - and their hopes to address wildfires, greenhouse gases, and water storage issues.

Oregon legislators defer vote on hostile workplace complaint against Kotek
An independent investigation determined Kotek’s actions didn’t violate legislative rules.

Johnson, Queen seek Marion County circuit judge seat
Judge Erious Johnson wants to retain his seat in the Marion County Circuit Court as Amy Queen seeks to take his spot.
