The Trump campaign declined to submit a statement to Oregon’s voter pamphlet, but the presumptive Republican nominee will still appear on the ballot.
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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.
Republican Sen. Brian Boquist, barred from running for Senate, seeks state treasurer job
Another Republican candidate, Nathan Sandvig, dropped out, leaving Boquist as the sole Republican contender.
Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing other proposals
With the 2024 session over, the momentum moves to Gov. Kotek’s office as she carefully reviews the legislation that was passed.
Salem veteran gets seat at State of the Union, says president ‘owned the floor’
IN WASHINGTON: A Salem volunteer who works on veterans issue was the guest of U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas at the recent State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. Rosy Macias managed time with the secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions
A set of campaign finance limits passed the Senate on Thursday and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek.
