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Oregon Voters To Decide on Limitless Corporate Political Donations
In one of only five states with no limits on corporate contributions to candidates, a coalition of grassroots groups seeks to enshrine the ability for voters to pass campaign finance laws.
Oregon AG Rayfield not involved in hiring firms who donated to his campaign, Justice Department says • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The firms had been working to an investigate a crypto giant before Attorney General Dan Rayfield took office, the Department of Justice said.
AG Rayfield let campaign donors lead Oregon’s crypto case. The company he’s suing wants answers • Oregon Capital Chronicle
At the center of the unfolding court saga is why the state chose two law firms to represent Oregon in an April suit against Coinbase.
Analysis | Musk says he wants a new political party, and many agree. Can he pull it off?
Would-be independent candidates have been searching for what they say is a sensible center of the electorate for a long time. No one has found it.
No Labels Party candidates allowed to run despite complaint from party officials
Arizonans are free to run for any office they want under the No Labels banner — even if party officials don't give permission.
FEC fends off fake ‘America Party’ filings that have no connection to Elon Musk • OpenSecrets
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and President Donald Trump’s friend turned foe, has not yet officially established the “America…
Oregon Politicians Accused of Dodging Donation Caps as Campaign Finance Law Gets Delayed | Daily Tidings
Oregon lawmakers have failed to expedite the introduction of new legislation passed last year that limits campaign contributions to politicians and other public officials. The Delay is Criticized by the Secretary of State and Good Government Advocates Their failure to give the matter due diligence has been met with dismay by good government advocates […]
Pierce County Auditor asks young voters to update their signatures
Elections officials in Pierce County are contacting all voters ages 18 to 26 and asking them to update their signatures in an effort to head off challenges and make sure their votes are counted.
Washington uses signature verification to make sure voters are who they say they are. But that
Lawmakers nix proposal to delay campaign finance limits for years after backlash
Lawmakers have not made any changes to Oregon's campaign finance law this year.
Will lawmakers renege on their deal for campaign finance reform? • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The House Rules Committee unveiled a proposal to delay implementation of political campaign contribution limits from 2027 to 2031.
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect - The Portland Tribune
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions and requiring more disclosure from donors Oregon’s historic 2024 campaign finance law meant to end million-dollar contributions and provide more transparency about political donors could be delayed for several election cycles if a previously under-the-radar bill passes […]
Oregon Legislature abandons attempt to postpone campaign finance limits - Salem Reporter
Lawmakers have scrapped an effort to make technical fixes to a law limiting campaign contributions. The law is set to take effect in 2027.
Lawmakers nix proposal to delay campaign finance limits for years after backlash
Lawmakers have not made any changes to Oregon's campaign finance law this year.
Oregon Legislature abandons attempt to postpone campaign finance limits • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers have abandoned their attempt to postpone campaign contribution limits until 2031, Secretary of State Tobias Read said.
Good government advocates blast lawmakers for moving to delay campaign finance limits for years
"How bad is this going to look to the public?" one advocate asked lawmakers.
Oregon lawmakers could push back campaign finance regulations by 4 years
State elections officials said last week Oregon is not prepared to enact new limits in 2027 as planned.
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A technical fix bill could be used to delay Oregon's 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions and requiring more info from donors.
Oregon Legislature approves bill raising threshold to become major political party
The bill was requested by the Independent Party of Oregon. which hit the current threshold of 5% of the state's registered voters this year.
Bill gives lawmakers power over ballot language
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon
OregonWatchdog.com
HB 3390-2 gives the Oregon Legislative politicians new power to write all ballot titles and explanatory statements (1) for all initiative referrals to voters from the 2025 Legislative session (including proposed statutes and amendments to the
A day before Minnesota shootings, Oregon lawmakers voted to conceal their addresses
Legislators were already worried about personal security.
Editorial: Don’t force the Independent Party of Oregon to become a major party - The Bulletin
The Independent Party of Oregon does not want to be a major political party in Oregon, at least as currently defined under Oregon law. A party becomes a major party in Oregon under today’s rules by hitting “five percent of the number of electors registered in this state.” The Independent Party of Oregon may well […]
The Downfall of Shemia Fagan Comes to a Quiet End With an Ethics Fine
“She was probably on track to be the next governor of Oregon.”
Oregon Independent Party Candidate: US Politics 'an Agreed Upon System' of Candidate Suppression and Inaction
Oregon’s 5th Congressional District is a hotly contested political battleground that will be one of a few that will decide who controls Congress in 2025. The Cook Political Voting index has the district as D+2, but it is currently represented by a Republican.
Former Portland commissioner, mayoral hopeful threatens to sue city over campaign finance penalties
Former Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez has intensified an ongoing legal battle with the city and the office of its elected watchdog over campaign finance violations he faced last fall during his unsuccessful bid for mayor.
Multnomah County reveals first details of public campaign finance plan chair aims to axe
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s proposed budget cuts funding for the program’s launch.
An Oregon bill would allow more voters to participate in primary elections. Here’s why lawmakers won’t support it
“I cannot imagine any scenario in which the bill moves forward,” one Democratic lawmaker said.
Open Primary Bill Would Enfranchise Oregon’s Largest Group of Voters
Citizen-driven ballot measures could become more rare under proposals taken up by Oregon lawmakers
Critics of the state's initiative petition system say it gives too much say to the Portland region.
Portland voters approved a strict campaign finance law. A city watchdog wants to soften it
The auditor's pitch alarmed advocates who have worked to curb the influence of money in politics.