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Attorneys: Oregon candidate Mike Erickson didn’t face felony drug charges in 2016 DUI arrest
Erickson’s 2016 defense attorney blamed her ‘mistake’ for court documents that referred to drug charges.

Poll: Oregon governor’s race a dead heat between Drazan, Kotek
The poll of 620 likely voters from Salem-based Nelson Research showed 33.4% would most likely vote for Drazan, 31.5% for Kotek and 19.2% for nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson. There was a margin of error of 3.9%, leaving Drazan and Kotek in a statistical tie.

Oregon governor candidates debate education, housing, abortion in Bend
Tina Kotek, Betsy Johnson and Christine Drazan sparred before an audience of college students at OSU-Cascades

Tough-on-crime Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson handcuffed for DUI
The DUI charges in 2016 were dismissed after Erickson, a Republican, completed a diversion program.

Salem City Club to host debate for Senate District 11 seat
Candidates Kim Thatcher (R) and Richard Walsh (D) are vying for the seat.

Democratic Oregon governor nominee Tina Kotek argues for gun safety at Portland forum
Kotek said an August shooting in Bend brings more momentum to conversations around gun violence.

Patterson, Moore-Green to debate at City Club Friday
The Senate District 10 race, which includes much of Salem, is among the most competitive legislative races on the ballot this November.

Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan argues Christine Drazan can become Oregon’s next governor
Hogan joined Drazan in Portland Tuesday to discuss law enforcement and homelessness

Political center changes rating in Oregon gubernatorial race to “toss-up”
The rating change coincides with new polling showing that abortion is galvanizing some Democrats towards Tina Kotek.