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Oregon Democrats said they accepted $500,000 from a Las Vegas cryptocurrenc
It was the largest contribution the committee had ever reported receiving in the 15-year time frame covered by Oregon’s campaign finance database.
Republicans expect gains in the Oregon Legislature - OPB
The GOP is almost certain to eat into Democratic supermajorities this year. The question is by how much.
Meet the candidates for Multnomah County Chair - OPB
Multnomah County’s highest elected role is between two similar candidates with different approaches.
Editorial: Betsy Johnson is not a spoiler
While nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson appears to be third in polling, her candidacy reflects a breakthrough in a state where the two major political parties have near total control over who appears on the November ballot, the editorial board writes. While Democrats are casting her as a spoiler candidate, they – and Republicans – should recognize that it's long past time to open up their primaries and give 41% of Oregon voters a greater say in who their top candidates are.
Judge orders Meta to pay $10.5M in legal fees | krem.com
Political ads hide the identity of deep-pocket donors, complaints to electi
A group that filed two complaints says allowing the use of initials to identify financial backers of campaign ads allows them to hide from public view.
Ballot Initiatives Are the Hidden Voting Rights Issue in This Election Cycl
As our representative system has become less democratic and more oligarchical, ballot initiatives have become more important to passing majoritarian legislation. The Left should take note and proceed accordingly.
Election 2022: Where campaign cash is going in Oregon, Washington | kgw.com
Flurries of ballots, snow, and $60 million as election nears end | News | o
Throw the book at Meta for intentional campaign finance violations | The Se
Washington state is due as much as $24.6 million in fines from Meta for the company's intentional breaking of state campaign finance laws.
Interest groups behind misleading ‘Oregon voter guide’ face complaint of ca
This week, an Oregon voter has filed a complaint alleging that public employee unions, Democrats and their political allies violated state campaign finance and ad disclosure rules with an official-looking website, “The Oregon Voter Guide.”
Pamplin Media Group - Gonzalez caught between conflicting campaign finance
Pamplin Media Group - Witnesses at Gonzalez hearing contributed to both sid
Portland withholds $71K in public matching funds from Rene Gonzalez amid ca
Susan Mottet, director of Portland’s Small Donor Elections program, wrote in an Oct. 10 letter to Gonzalez that the city, under administrative rules, can withhold public funds in cases of “high outstanding penalty amounts” or “egregious violations.”
Is the Red Wave Finally Coming for Oregon? | Portland Monthly
With just over three weeks until Election Day, the President is coming to Stumptown to stump for Democratic candidates.
Oregon could see a non-Democrat governor for first time in 40 years
Democrats have won every Oregon governor’s race since 1986. Betsy Johnson’s unexpectedly strong bid has threatened that reign.
Oregon U.S. Senate race: GOP, minor party candidates hope to unseat Wyden
The race pits incumbent Democrat Ron Wyden against GOP Jo Rae Perkins, Chris Henry with Oregon Progressive Party and Dan Pulju with Pacific Green Party.
Kotek pledges support for campaign finance limits, will accept big checks t
Democrat Tina Kotek pledged Monday to make capping campaign contributions one of her top priorities if she’s elected governor – but she won’t turn down large campaign checks.
Democratic Oregon governor candidate Tina Kotek highlights support for cont
Democratic candidate for Oregon governor Tina Kotek on Monday reiterated her pledge to prioritize pushing for campaign contribution limits if she is elected.
Spending on Oregon governor’s race hits $47 million, smashes previous recor
The three leading candidates in Oregon's race for governor combined had reported raising $47 million as of Monday. Four years ago, the Democrat and Republican raised approximately $37.8 million.
Oregon governor candidate Tina Kotek promises campaign contribution limits
Editorial endorsement November 2022: Vote ‘no’ on mega-measure to overhaul
A measure on the November ballot that would radically transform Portland city government would install a City Council structure unused by any city in the nation, make it harder to hold City Council members accountable and open the door for fringe candidates to win a seat, the editorial board writes. Voters should vote no on Measure 26-228 and look to an alternative from Commissioner Mingus Mapps next year.
Campaign cash 'hide-and-seek' ends as election nears | News | oregoncapital
Portland political operative plots big money push to defeat Jo Ann Hardesty
A newly formed political committee will seek to raise and spend six figures to hammer Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty and help her opponent Rene Gonzalez in next month’s election.
The race to become Oregon’s next governor: week in review - oregonlive.com
This week in the Oregon governor's race, leading candidates traded barbs in two televised debates and disclosed some huge campaign donations.
Oregon GOP official alleges Democratic nominee Tina Kotek broke state law –
A top Oregon Republican Party official alleged that Democratic nominee Tina Kotek broke state law with promises to a third-party candidate.
Nike's Phil Knight gives $1 million to Drazan | News | oregoncapitalinsider
Portland City Council challenger Rene Gonzalez racks up campaign donor lead
The boost in Gonzalez donors cuts into one of Hardesty's touted political strengths throughout much of the race.