Campaign Finance Reform - in Oregon

Established outside interests are expected to make large, organized and well-financed pushes in the coming weeks.

Justice department officials recently concluded there's no evidence establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that anyone knowingly misreported a $500,000 donation to the Democratic Party of Oregon. But the shoddy due diligence, failure to resolve conflicting information and arrogance by state officials overseeing campaign finance laws show plenty of poor decisions, the editorial board writes.

Out-of-state law firms have boosted the campaign cash of two Democratic candidates for statewide offices in Oregon.

Lawyers that vie for business from the State of Oregon have become a mainstay in races for attorney general and treasurer. This year is no different.

"I will keep my mouth shut for sure." - DPO staffer who knew DPO misreported source of its biggest contribution ever

After a tsunami of campaign spending on the 2022 governor’s race in Oregon – a record-breaking $70 million – a broad coalition and lawmakers worked together ...

The Oregon Department of Justice will not seek criminal charges into a $500,000 political contribution made to the Democratic Party of Oregon.

Sworn declarations of Aaron Mitchell and Rosa Cazares say the cannabis couple communicated with Hoyle's office about federal agency filings as recently as September 2023

Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to federal charges of campaign finance fraud; Oregon today declined to prosecute under state law

The Oregon Department of Justice announced Wednesday that did not find enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that former FTX executive Nishad Singh and state Democratic Party leaders knowingly misreported the source of the crypto trading company's 2022 donation.

Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to federal charges of campaign finance fraud; Oregon today declined to prosecute under state law

Less than five months from a historic election, Portland may tweak campaign finance rules to stretch the city’s cash-strapped public financing program.

Oregon’s richest man gave another $2 million to a political action committee that tries to elect Republicans.

The field of mayoral hopefuls is nearing double digits less than five months before November's election.

Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade asked for the funding after lawmakers in March passed a historic campaign finance bill.

The money is a bit of unfinished business left after the Legislature's scramble to pass new regulations in March.

The Democratic Party of Oregon misreported the source of a $500,000 donation. State prosecutors are still deciding whether to investigate.

The May election offers a few glimpses into voters' conflicted state of mind about the direction of Multnomah County, the role of big money and growth, the editorial board writes.

Three groups or individuals have contributed more than $1 million to Oregon campaigns since 2023.

The high-profile race has shattered fundraising records for the district attorney position in Oregon’s most populous county.

strongFor the first time, state elections will have donor limits when HB 4024 is enacted in 2027./strong

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.

House Bill 4024—a bill to limit campaign donations—passed through the Oregon State House of Representatives and Senate with bipartisan support and sailed right onto the Governor’s desk, where it was...

Oregon’s new limits on political campaign contributions will not take effect until 2027. But as Gov. Tina Kotek, legislative leaders and representatives of interest groups said at a recent ceremony, Oregon’s real achievement was legislative approval of such regulations for the first time in half a century — and during a 35-day short session in an even-numbered year. The 1973 Legislature approved spending limits, but the Oregon Supreme Court overturned...

A Justice Department subpoena indicates that feds may be looking at Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR) and her efforts to help a large cannabis company.

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.