Category POLITICS
Oregon shuts down election phone line temporarily because of out-of-state misinformation
Oregon election officials shut down the state's election phone lines due to calls from out-of-state that were sharing misinformation about Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Sparks fly in Bend debates for Oregon’s most competitive congressional district
Incumbent Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum sparred over abortion, homelessness and public safety.
Rejaian challenges incumbent Hunter for Marion County sheriff
The race for Marion County sheriff has been uncontested since 1998. Sheriff Nick Hunter is being challenged in the November election by one of his own deputies,Stacy Rejaian.
Grand Ronde emergency services chief challenges incumbent Polk County sheriff
Sheriff Mark Garton is seeking a third term, while challenger Steve Warden said he’s running to give voters a choice.
Oregon rural county clerks worry ranked choice voting would raise costs, undermine election trust
Measure 117 would let Oregon voters rank candidates for federal and state offices. Rural clerks worry the measure will add expenses they can't afford to print longer ballots and update and test software.
Well driller seeks to unseat veteran legislator who serves West Salem, Polk County
Rep. Paul Evans, a Democrat from Monmouth, is running for re-election to a sixth term in House District 20. Challenger Kevin Chambers is a Monmouth well driller who’s been active in local civic groups and the county Republican Party.
Meet the 2 Salem attorneys who want to be Marion County’s next judge
Two Salem attorneys with varied experience are running for a seat on the Marion County bench. David Carlson works on wills, trusts, probate and guardianship. Michelle Vlach-Ing is a criminal defense attorney, parenting time coordinator and pro tem city judge.
Brown challenges incumbent Andersen for south Salem seat
Rep. Tom Andersen, an attorney and former Salem city councilor, is seeking a second term, running against political newcomer David Brown for the House District 19 seat representing south Salem.
City Councilor Virginia Stapleton seeks to unseat Rep. Kevin Mannix in District 21
Mannix and Stapleton offer different visions for how the state should help Salem pay for much-needed services. Their race to represent north Salem and Keizer is among the most expensive and hotly-contested for the Legislature this year.