Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A bill limiting campaign contributions passed the Oregon Senate on Thursday and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek for a signature.
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Ninth Circuit: First Amendment doesn't protect senators who walked out from consequences • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The First Amendment doesn't let state senators who walked out in protest for six weeks run for reelection, a federal appeals court ruled.
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Oregon’s ‘30 Years War’ over campaign finance reform approaches its final battle • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Backers of a campaign finance reform initiative have the political winds at their back as they try to get their measure on the ballot.
Editorials
Oregon campaign finance proposal crafted by business, labor groups gets first hearing – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Critics said a bill would allow unions and small donor committees to give hundreds of thousands of dollars to candidates.
Ashland Sen. Jeff Golden joins race for Democratic nomination for Oregon state treasurer – Oregon Capital Chronicle
He’ll run against his Democratic colleague and a frontrunner for the job, Portland Sen. Elizabeth Steiner.
Dark money group targets Bend and other Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
A dark money group founded by a national Republican political operative and oil industry lobbyists stepped up its efforts to influence Oregon voters this week, sending mailers and buying ad
Democrats allege RFK Jr. campaign took illegal help to collect signatures in states – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Democrats accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of illegally coordinating with a super PAC to gather signatures for his presidential campaign.
Oregon lawmakers' overseas trips funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers jetted off to Taiwan, Portugal, Denmark and tech hubs in California this fall, all paid for by companies and groups that have a keen interest in the laws they’ll pass. These junkets, once common, have been rarer in recent years due to the COVID pandemic and associated travel restrictions. One planned trip to […]
Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade won't block Trump from ballot – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade won’t bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots.
Advocacy group urging Oregon’s secretary of state to bar Trump from Oregon’s ballot
The legal advocacy group Free Speech for People is urging Oregon's secretary of state to bar former president Donald Trump from appearing on Oregon's election ballot.
Group presses Oregon secretary of state to block Trump from ballot – Oregon Capital Chronicle
A group trying to block Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot ramped up pressure on Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade.
Oregon ethics officials dismiss legislator’s complaint against lobbyist – Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission on Friday unanimously dismissed a complaint a lawmakers filed against a union lobbyist.
State ethics watchdogs launch investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan – Oregon Capital Chronicle
State ethics watchdogs have launched a full investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s conduct while in office.
Marijuana Money in Oregon Politics
Oregon ethics commission will pause investigation into bourbon-hoarding as criminal probe continues – Oregon Capital Chronicle
State ethics watchdogs will pause their investigation into Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission employees implicated in bourbon-hoarding.
Lawmakers vote to protect water, climate following last-minute negotiations – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Several key environmental bills to help protect communities against the effect of climate change have passed the Oregon Legislature.
Federal prosecutors investigating Fagan, La Mota owners – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Federal prosecutors are seeking a wide range of records related to former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and her marijuana moonlighting.
Senate Republicans willing to return the last day of session as walkout persists – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Senate Republicans on Tuesday declared they’re willing to return to pass bipartisan legislation and budget bills on June 25.
After session ends, Oregon senators will face a new battle – in the courts – Oregon Capital Chronicle
The GOP-led Senate walkout is the first round of a fight that likely will continue in court when the session concludes by June 25.
Supporters for open primaries already campaigning for 2024 election – Oregon Capital Chronicle
The 2024 campaign has begun for a constitutional amendment that would change the state’s primary election of 2026.
Lobbying email from Oregon secretary of state's office raises eyebrows in Salem – Oregon Capital Chronicle
An email from a state division director asking customers to advocate for the agency’s budget raised eyebrows.
Will Oregon legislators follow-through and enact campaign finance reform? –
Both Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers have pledged to take action this legislative session on campaign finance reform.
Oregon's top election official seeks more money to combat election misinfor
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is seeking more money to hire more staff dedicated to election security and oversight.
Democrats win top races in Oregon, but Republicans do, too – Oregon Capital
The election confirmed that Oregon continues to be a Democratic-leaning state where key contests are highly competitive.
Campaign cash 'hide-and-seek' ends as election nears | News | oregoncapital
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.
Is Oregon ripe for ranked choice voting? – Oregon Capital Chronicle
With three serious gubernatorial candidates on the ballot in November and the theoretical possibility of a new governor elected with 34% of the vote, Oregon might consider an election tool that recently got a lot of attention in Alaska and seems ripe for consideration here: ranked choice voting. The probability – at least, if polling […]
Oregon's nonaffiliated candidates face long odds making it onto the ballot
More than a dozen people filed to run this election for state-level offices as nonaffiliated candidates. Only two qualified for the ballot.
New poll shows reasons for Republican optimism in Oregon legislative races
Republicans haven’t controlled any branch of Oregon government since Barack Obama’s first campaign for president – but they’re bullish this year about their legislative chances. An internal poll memo produced for the national Republican State Leadership Committee and shared with the Capital Chronicle suggests that Republicans have a “rare opportunity” to win in November, thanks […]
How to find fundraising and spending in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Ch
Information about who gives money to Oregon candidates and how they spend it is available for free online, but it can be hard to find.