Sal Peralta and Rob Harris: Two-party system just isn’t working
Democracies fail when the institutions of government fail to address the major issues of the day or public confidence deteriorates to the point that governing becomes ...
National Republicans inject big money into races for Oregon Legislature, am
The national Republican State Leadership Committee, which supports candidates for state-level office, has doled out an eye-popping $800,000 this year to Oregon Republican candidates and political groups, according to campaign finance filings. Oregon is one of several Democrat-controlled states the group has identified as vulnerable to a Republican takeover.
Measure 107 allows campaign finance limits in Oregon - OPB
The proposal would open the door for a wide array of campaign finance regulations in Oregon, currently one of the most permissive states in the country.
Campaign finance activists challenge Secretary of State Shemia Fagan in cou
The lawsuit marks the second time an elections decision by Fagan has been challenged in recent weeks. It comes as the Supreme Court is set to rule on another high-profile challenge.
Rejected campaign finance ideas could have new life in Oregon Senate bill -
After Secretary of State Shemia Fagan bounced three proposals to cap political donations, one state senator says he'll try to convince colleagues to put a similar measure before voters.
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan follows through, kills effort to set
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, a Democrat, announced on Wednesday morning that she will disqualify three proposals to set campaign contribution limits, based on a 2004 Oregon Court of Appeals ruling.