Category Politics
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon lawsuit that sought to end mail voting
Sen. Dennis Linthicum, a Republican running to preside over state elections, was one plaintiff in a lawsuit trying to end vote by mail in Oregon.
Oregon House Republican leader used minor ballot delivery delay to question election integrity
Postal workers in two Oregon counties took a few hours longer than usual to deliver ballots to county election offices.
Democrats Bynum, McLeod-Skinner battle to take on Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s hottest House race
The Democratic primary is a choice between the 2022 nominee and a state representative with a long list of endorsements.
Drazan seeks return to state House after failed run for governor, challenging Hieb
The winner of the Republican primary in the 51st House District is all but certain to win in November.
Major donors largely mum on why they are fueling Julie Hoy’s mayoral campaign
The election for Salem’s next mayor has generated over a quarter million dollars in campaign contributions, most of it to Julie Hoy. The Oregon REALTORS PAC, who donated the most, said they liked her willingness to talk about issues. Most of the other top donors did not reply to requests for comment, or declined to share.
Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer picks up 10th union endorsement from Oregon Teamsters
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s outreach to unions that typically support Democrats is an unusual tactic for Republican members of Congress, but it reflects the power of organized labor in Oregon politics and the precariousness of her position in Congress.
Oregon Sen. James Manning says Army experience makes him best choice for next secretary of state
Sen. James Manning will face Treasurer Tobias Read and three other Democrats in the primary for secretary of state.
Democratic Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read want to bring stability to Secretary of State’s Office
Tobias Read is one of two Democratic frontrunners for the party's secretary of state nomination.
Willamette students end occupation over arms investments, plan to resume in fall
Willamette University students occupied campus buildings for five days before disbanding on Tuesday following a meeting with university administrators about the endowment.