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USThe Register-Guard
2024 election: EWEB candidates talk priorities, resiliency and ward-specific needs
EWEB commissioner candidates talk storm and disaster resiliency, ward-specific needs and why they're the best fit for the job.
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USStatesman Journal
Democrats Virginia Stapleton, Keith Haxton face off in primary for House District 21
The winner will face Republican incumbent Kevin Mannix in the November general election.
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USStatesman Journal
Incumbent Bill Burgess faces current and former employees in Marion County Clerk race
If one of the three gets more than 50% of the vote, they will advance to the November general election. If not, two will advance.
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Brent Barker on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon secretary of state in 2024, asking them to respond to these questions:
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USStatesman Journal
Election 2024: Salem mayoral, council races shaping up to shatter donation records
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash and in-kind donations are pouring into the Salem City Council and mayoral races for the primary election.
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USThe Register-Guard
Election 2024: District Attorney candidate Q&A with Christopher Parosa, James Cleavenger
The two candidates running for District Attorney in Lane County explain why they're running and what they plan to do if elected.
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USThe Register-Guard
Election 2024: Lane County Commission candidate Q&A with Trieger, Widdicombe
Lane County Commission candidates Laurie Trieger and Grace Widdicombe's answer the Register-Guard's Q&A ahead of the 2024 election.
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USThe Register-Guard
Election 2024: Eugene City Council candidate Q&A with Clevenger, Coopman, Kashinsky
Ward 1 Eugene City Council Candidates Ethan Clevenger, Ted Coopman, and Eliza Kashinsky answer the Register-Guard's Q&A ahead of the 2024 election.
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USStatesman Journal
Election 2024: Shane Matthews, Nathan Soltz compete for Ward 3 Salem City Council spot
Two south Salem residents are competing for the open seat representing Ward 3 on the Salem City Council.
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USStatesman Journal
Uncontested City Council race means this south Salem ward knows its next councilor
With no challenger qualifying for the primary, this incumbent councilor is set to return to the Salem City Council for her second official term.
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OpinionThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Our view: Choose your candidates wisely
Elections are crucial to the health of our democracy, but they are not popularity contests. Sometimes, or often, depending where one lives in the U.S., that is the case and democracy — and voters — lose when that occurs. There are a host of candidates running for state and top local posts in the May primary election and surely every one is confident and committed to their views. Yet voters ...
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USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
County commissioners likely to see increase in annual salary for 2024-25 fiscal year
LA GRANDE — The individual elected to Position 3 on the Union County Board of Commissioners will help oversee a total annual budget of at least $61 million. More than $83,000 of this will cover the new commissioner's annual salary. All three of the current members of the Union County Board of Commissioners have an annual salary of $83,316 for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, ...
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PoliticsKOIN
Jamie McLeod-Skinner on campaign relaunch for Oregon’s 5th congressional district
Attorney, engineer and politician Jamie McLeod-Skinner has been here before. She narrowly lost her bid for Oregon's 5th congressional district in 2022 to Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
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USKOIN
Clackamas County chair Tootie Smith on re-election campaign
Clackamas County Chair Tootie Smith is running for re-election. A small business owner, Smith was born in Clackamas county and grew up in a farm family. She served in the state legislature in the early 2000's and later served four years on the Clackamas County board of commissioners.
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WorldThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
La Grande City Council tackles possible changes to election process
LA GRANDE — Later this year La Grande residents will cast their votes for city councilors, but they may also be voting on how future members are elected. The city council met to discuss proposed amendments to the city charter during a work session on Monday, April 15. The proposed revisions would change how future city council elections are run and how the city handles filling vacancies on the ...
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USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Senate District 29 candidates pose questions to each other during debate
LA GRANDE — Union County residents slowly filed into McKenzie Theatre on Friday, April 19, for a debate between the four Republican candidates running for Oregon Senate District 29. Todd Nash, Jim Doherty, Dave Drotzmann and Andy Huwe took to the stage in front of the moderately sized crowd. All are seeking to succeed Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, who is retiring after 12 years in the Senate. ...
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USStatesman Journal
Residency requirements for Detroit city councilors among ballot measure proposed changes
The charter change would allow anyone who has a residence in the town in east Marion County to run for City Council.
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USKOIN
Voter registration deadline for Oregon’s primary election approaches
Many Oregonians are automatically registered to vote when they renew or obtain a license through the DMV.
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USThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
State House candidates discuss economic, livability challenges at election forum
Economic questions and concerns about livability dominated an election forum Tuesday night for state House District 32. State Rep. Cyrus Javadi shared a table with Glenn Gaither, his challenger in the Republican primary in May, and Logan Laity, who is running unopposed in the Democratic primary, in a forum hosted by the American Association of University Women and held at Clatsop Community ...
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USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Former Oregon speaker of the House seeks return political arena
Candidate forum - Mark Simmons Mark Simmons speaks at the candidate forum at the Catherine Creek Community Center in Union on March 21, 2024. Simmons is one of nine candidates running for Union County Commissioner in the upcoming primary election. ELGIN — Ask Mark Simmons why he is running for Position 3 on the Union County Board of Commissioners and he provides an answer that is as concise as ...
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USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Election forum set for April 28 in Enterprise
ENTERPRISE — At least 15 candidates in the May 21 primary election, including three running for statewide office, are expected to appear at the Wallowa County Election Forum on April 28. The forum will begin at 3 p.m. at Cloverleaf Hall, 600 NW First St. in Enterprise. It’s sponsored by the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Wallowa County and Wallowa County Stockgrowers ...
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USKOIN
Jamie McLeod-Skinner on running for Oregon 5th District, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon's Fifth Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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PoliticsKOIN
Former Marine James Hieb seeks re-election in Oregon legislature
Republican James Hieb of Canby is running to keep his seat in the Oregon legislature. Hieb was appointed to replace then House Minority leader Christine Drazan in District 39 when she left the legislature to run for governor in 2022.
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USKOIN
Janelle Bynum on running for Oregon 5th District, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon's Fifth Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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PoliticsThe Daily Astorian, Ore.
Javadi and Gaither to meet again in state House Republican primary
The Republican primary for state House District 32 in May will feature a rematch of the 2022 election as state Rep. Cyrus Javadi faces a challenge from Glenn Gaither. Javadi, a dentist from Tillamook, won the primary in 2022 with 58% of the vote and narrowly defeated Democrat Logan Laity in the November election. Since he took office, he has described himself as someone who can work across the ...
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PoliticsKOIN
Watch: Oregon 3rd District candidates debate
The debate, hosted by Portland Metro Chamber, saw many of the candidates expressing similar opinions about issues facing Oregon and the nation, from homelessness to treatment for drug abuse.
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USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Union City Council passes resolution raising fee for fire and EMS services for first time in 11 years
UNION — The city of Union may raise the fee it charges for fire protection and emergency medical services for the first time in more than a decade years. The Union City Council passed a resolution on Monday, April 8, raising the fee charged to residential and business units for fire and emergency medical services from $10 a month to $16 a month. Should it take effect, it would represent the ...
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USThe Observer, La Grande, Ore.
Union County commissioners respond to Greater Idaho letter sent by Wallowa County
LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners will not be following in its Wallowa County counterparts’ footsteps with regard to the Greater Idaho issue. The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners on April 1 sent a letter to the governors of Oregon and Idaho — and legislative leaders in both states — calling for the leaders to discuss moving the state line so that the county would be part ...
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PoliticsKOIN
James Manning on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon secretary of state in 2024, asking them to respond to these questions:
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Dave Stauffer on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon secretary of state in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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Dennis Linthicum on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon secretary of state in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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Tim McCloud on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon secretary of state in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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PoliticsKOIN
Oregon 2024 secretary of state candidates respond to questionnaire
While Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade finishes the remaining months of her term (following former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan's resignation) KOIN 6 News contacted all candidates who filed to run for secretary of state in 2024 and asked them to answer the following questions:
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James Crary on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon's Third Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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Tobias Read on running for secretary of state, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon secretary of state in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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PoliticsKOIN
Oregon Senate Republicans elect new leader, Knopp steps down
Oregon Senate Republicans announced a leadership change on Thursday with Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) stepping down as Senate Republican Leader.
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PoliticsStatesman Journal
Campaign finance limits coming to Oregon in 2027 after Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill into law
Campaign finance limits are coming to Oregon in 2027 after Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4024 into law on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
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USThe Register-Guard
Eugene City Council Ward 2 candidates Matt Keating, Lisa Warnes field questions at forum
Ward 2 Eugene City Council candidates Matt Keating and Lisa Warnes fielded questions at a City Club-hosted forum on Friday.
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USThe World, Coos Bay, Ore.
Ballot snapshot for Coos County May Primary
Apr. 3—The May Primary for Oregon is quickly approaching in what is shaping up to be a divisive and contentious election cycle. In order to cut through the rhetoric and over-promising ever present in any election, here are the basics that you need to know for your Coos County primary election. Ballots In Oregon, no voter will see all the candidates on their ballot. Instead, the spring primary ...
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USKOIN
‘Voting in Oregon Feels Good’ campaign aims to curb election misinformation
Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade said, "False information is as prolific as ever..."
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USThe Register-Guard
Where these Eugene City Council candidates stand on housing, homelessness, budget, other topics
The three candidates running to represent Eugene's Ward 1 in city council answered questions at a candidate forum.
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PoliticsKOIN
Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorses Susheela Jayapal in Oregon 3rd District congressional primary race
Ahead of Oregon's May primary election, Oregon Third Congressional District candidate Susheela Jayapal received an endorsement on Wednesday from Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley.
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USThe Register-Guard
Eugene and Lane County received help from the Oregon Legislature. Here's what comes next
Most of Eugene and Lane officials' requests for the legislature were partially granted, including help for a stabilization center and homeless shelter.
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USKOIN
Portland election changes coming, Michael Jordan leads the way
Portland voters have a lot to think about this election season.
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PoliticsKOIN
Donald Trump campaign declines to submit statement for Oregon voters’ pamphlet
A statement from former President Donald Trump will not appear in the Oregon voters' pamphlet after the Trump campaign declined to submit a statement ahead of May's primary election, according to the Oregon Secretary of State's office.
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USStatesman Journal
Judge allows North Plains group to keep urban growth boundary referendum on May ballot
The order appears to be the first legal challenge to a new state law that would have retroactively banned referendums on Urban Growth Boundary issues.
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PoliticsKOIN
Phil Knight donates $2M to Oregon committee backing Republicans
Nike co-founder Phil Knight donated $2 million to a political action committee backing Republicans in the Oregon legislature, according to state records.
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USStatesman Journal
Election 2024: Who's filed to run in Oregon's 5th and 6th congressional district races?
Nine candidates are running in the May 21 primary election of Oregon's 5th and 6th congressional districts.
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USKOIN
Oregon 2024 Third Congressional District candidates respond to questionnaire
After Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer announced he will not seek reelection, KOIN 6 News contacted all candidates who have filed to run fo Oregon's Third Congressional District in 2024 and asked them to answer the following questions:
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Susheela Jayapal on running for District 3, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon's Third Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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Eddy Morales on running for District 3, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon’s Third Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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Nolan Bylenga on running for District 3, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon’s Third Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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Ricardo Barajas on running for District 3, top issues, what’s going right
KOIN 6 News contacted candidates who are running for Oregon’s Third Congressional District in 2024, asking them to respond to these four questions:
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USKOIN
‘Love, Science, Plans, Action’: Michael Jonas runs for 3rd Congressional seat
As this week's guest on Eye on Northwest Politics, Jonas explained the meaning behind his slogan, "Love, Science, Plans and Action," noted how his experience in the nonprofit world and as a lawyer would prepare him for the U.S. House, how he believes he can make a difference in a divided Congress and his number one issue should he be elected.
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PoliticsThe Register-Guard
Election 2024: Who's running for the Oregon Legislature to represent Lane County
Six state representative districts that represent residents in Lane County are up for election this year, and so is Senate District 5.
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USStatesman Journal
Who's running for elected office in Marion and Polk counties?
Five of the nine positions up for election will be contested in the May 21 election, including the sheriff in both counties.
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USStatesman Journal
2024 Elections: Who's running for the legislative seats in Marion and Polk counties
More than a dozen legislative seats for districts in Marion and Polk counties are up for election this year.
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USThe Register-Guard
Who running for Springfield mayor, City Council in 2024 primary election in Oregon?
All races for Springfield Mayor and City Council to be uncontested in 2024. Three of four candidates incumbents.
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USThe Register-Guard
Who's running for Oregon's 4th Congressional District in 2024?
U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle will run uncontested in the Democratic primary. Two Republicans will appear on the ballot for the party's nomination.
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USThe Register-Guard
Who's running for Eugene mayor, City Council, EWEB board in May 2024 primary election?
Three mayoral candidates, eight City Council candidates and four EWEB candidates will compete in Eugene's 2024 races. Here's what you need to know.
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PoliticsStatesman Journal
Who's running for secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general in Oregon's 2024 primary?
The secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general offices will be up for grabs. Here is who has filed to run in the May primary.
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USStatesman Journal
2024 primary election: Who's in, who's out for Salem City Council, mayoral races
With the filing deadline now past, the results are in on who is officially running for Salem City Council and Salem mayor this May.
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USThe Register-Guard
Who's filed to direct proposed Row River Fire District in the 2024 Oregon primary election?
Voters in the Row River area will be asked to decide whether to create a new fire district and pick 5 people to direct it, if it is created.
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USThe Register-Guard
Who's running for Lane County commissioner, district attorney, sheriff in 2024 primary?
This year, the Lane County offices of district attorney and both of Eugene's county commission seats will feature two-way races.
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USKOIN
Multnomah County district attorney candidates face off in debate
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Incumbent Mike Schmidt and challenger Nathan Vasquez debated on Thursday morning ahead of the election for Multnomah County district attorney in May. The debate, which started at around 8:40 a.m. at the Hilton Portland, discussed their visions for public safety with moderator Ken Boddie in a forum provided by the Portland […]
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USThe Register-Guard
Emeralds' stadium bond will go to Eugene voters in May
Eugene city councilors expressed mixed emotions during a Wednesday meeting, but majority said they want voters to weigh in on Emeralds' stadium.
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USKOIN
2 Oregon senators prohibited from reelection running for state offices
Two Oregon state senators who are barred from reelection under voter-approved Measure 113 for accruing 10 or more unexcused absences during a legislative walkout are now running for statewide offices in 2024.
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USKOIN
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Susheela Jayapal in Oregon congressional race
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) has endorsed former Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal to represent Oregon's Third Congressional District.
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USKOIN
Oregon House Speaker sets 2025 legislative goals
Julie Fahey, the newly elected Oregon House Speaker, plans to deal with how to fund the Oregon Department of Transportation when the next session begins in 2025.
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USKOIN
Oregon lawmakers push for ballot measure to restrict pretrial release
Just a few years after Senate Bill 48 was passed in the 2021 legislative session, later signed into law to end bail-based pretrial release and relax restrictions, some state lawmakers say too many people are getting released too quickly after they are arrested.
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Oregon lawmakers OK bill limiting campaign contributions
The Oregon Senate passed a political campaign finance reform bill on Thursday that could mark the state's first changes to campaign spending limits in decades, lawmakers announced.
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Oregon’s first AI bills head for Gov. Kotek’s desk
Disclosure of AI use would be enforced by the Oregon secretary of state, who is the state’s chief elections officer. If the secretary, a candidate for the job, or a supporting or opposing political committee were the subject of a complaint, the attorney general would be empowered to investigate it.
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Oregon House passes ‘historic’ campaign finance reform after decades without limits
The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday establishing limits to campaign donations and spending, while aiming to add transparency to campaign financing.
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PoliticsStatesman Journal
Oregon Senate passes compromise campaign finance reform bill
Oregon is one of five states without limits on political campaign contributions and one of 11 without limits on individual candidate contributions.
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USKOIN
Christine Drazan announces campaign for Oregon’s 51st District
Republican Christine Drazan announced her campaign for Oregon's 51st House District on Tuesday, following her gubernatorial bid in 2022.
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USThe World, Coos Bay, Ore.
Secretary of State, county clerks prepare for 2024 elections
Mar. 6—The Elections Division of the Oregon Secretary of State's Office, the Oregon Association of County Clerks (OACC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) held a tabletop training exercise earlier this month to coordinate efforts across multiple local, state and federal agencies to prepare for the 2024 elections. The exercise was attended by elections officials ...
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USStatesman Journal
Measure 110 rollback: Oregon Senate sends bill recriminalizing drug possession to Kotek
Three years ago, Oregon voters passed Measure 110. On Friday, the state Legislature sent a bill recriminalizing drug possession to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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USThe Register-Guard
Rep. Paul Holvey to retire after 20 years representing Eugene area in Oregon legislature
Eugene Rep. Paul Holvey announces his retirement six months after defeating recall attempt with 90% of the vote.
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USStatesman Journal
Oregon House passes bill to reintroduce criminal penalties for drug possession
Three years after Measure 110 passed in the state, Oregon lawmakers in the House passed a bill that would reintroduce criminal drug penalties.
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