Gov. Tina Kotek spoke about her wife’s role in her administration during a campaign finance reform bill signing Wednesday.
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Where Oregon House races stand ahead of the primary
Salem will see one of the few competitive races for an Oregon House seat in 2024.
Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’
The move to create an office for the governor’s wife comes shortly after three top Kotek administration officials stepped down or took leave.
Kotek chief of staff abruptly leaving, another top aide on leave
Kotek’s office declined to say why the top officials are suddenly leaving.
Biden alone in Oregon voters’ pamphlet after Trump declined to submit statement
The Trump campaign declined to submit a statement to Oregon’s voter pamphlet, but the presumptive Republican nominee will still appear on the ballot.
Who’s on the ballot for 2024 Marion, Polk county elections
Voters in both Marion and Polk counties have rare contested races for sheriff, while Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell is running for reelection unopposed.
Where Oregon Senate races stand ahead of the primary
Half the Oregon Senate is up for election, but most races are in safe Republican or Democratic districts.
While Oregon lawmakers debated campaign finance limits, Phil Knight gave $2 million to Republican PAC
Nike co-founder Phil Knight gave $2 million on Feb. 15 to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC. Such large contributions would be outlawed under a new campaign finance bill.
Two Republican senators try for statewide office and other Oregon filing day surprises
More than 325 candidates have filed to run for Oregon offices in the May 21 election.
UPDATED: Candidates for Salem mayor to debate in public event at the Elsinore
Three people running for Salem mayor will appear in a live debate on Tuesday, April 30, at the Elsinore Theatre. Free tickets for the event are available on the Elisnore’s website.