Category Politics
Voter registration to close Tuesday for 2022 general election
Registration can be online, or in-person at Marion and Polk counties' elections offices.
Navarro, Mannix aim to claim Oregon House District 21 seat
The two candidates would have very different approaches, particularly on criminal justice issues, if they are elected in this competitive district.
VOTE 2022: Governor candidates talk about reforms, relief for schools
In the first part of a series on the Oregon governor's race, candidates take up the challenges facing Oregon schools. See what Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson want to do in the education arena.
Former city councilors Andersen, Sullivan vie for House District 19 seat
After representing south Salem on the council, T.J. Sullivan said he'd focus on business and growth, while Tom Andersen would continue his work on climate and environmental issues.
Patterson, Moore-Green seek Senate District 10 seat
Two Salem legislators are facing off to represent the south half of the city in the state Senate.
Thatcher, Walsh face off for new Senate District 11 seat
Sen. Kim Thatcher and Keizer attorney Richard Walsh are seeking the seat representing north Salem and Keizer.
Oregon advocates call Biden’s marijuana pardon long overdue, significant
The pardon for marijuana possession announced last week signals a change in drug policy reform for local advocates.
Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson sues opponent Andrea Salinas over negative ad
Republican Mike Erickson wants $800,000 from opponent to cover costs of refuting allegations made by Democrat Andrea Salinas. The lawsuit comes two weeks before ballots go out for the November election.
Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced executive actions that would pardon thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. He will also direct U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Attorney General Merrick Garland to review how…