Category Politics
National Democratic group spotlights three Oregon legislative races
Salem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton's campaign is one of three receiving national Democratic attention as the party seeks a stronger House majority.
State Senate majority leader steps down, takes budget-writing job
State Sen. Kate Lieber is giving up her job as the Senate majority leader to become co-chair of the Legislature’s joint budget committee.
Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer criticized infrastructure law, now lauds it
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer said the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan was “not a benefit” when she was running in 2022.
Democratic Oregon House incumbents win primaries, one race remains too close to call
A Eugene race with an influx of outside money could serve as a preview of legislative races once new campaign contribution limits take effect in 2027.
Republicans from eastern, southern Oregon choose different styles in Senate primaries
No Oregon Senate Democrats faced primaries, and control of the chamber isn’t expected to change.
Primary voters tap four legislators, treasurer and an attorney for statewide office
Rep. Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, and Republican attorney Will Lathrop will face off in the general election for attorney general
Dexter, Bynum clinch Democratic nods in Oregon congressional primaries
Dexter is all but certain to serve in Congress, while Bynum faces a tough general election fight.
Vlach-Ing, Carlson lead in judge race; Bill Burgess reelected clerk
Initial election results Tuesday night showed Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess winning reelection and Polk County Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst ahead in his reelection bid.
Salem election results for May 21 primary
Which Hoy will be Salem's mayor? First vote counts will be posted shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.