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.”
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Marijuana Money in Oregon Politics
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.
DCCC Scores Massive Palantir and SpaceX Lobbyist Cash Haul
The House Democrats' campaign arm disclosed the money in a FEC filing accompanying its January contributions and disbursements.
Christine Drazan Wants Investigation of FTX Contribution That Helped Defeat Her in 2022
FTX & Democratic Party of Oregon
Oregon legislator seeks stricter lobbying limits for former lawmakers representing state agencies • Oregon Capital Chronicle
An Oregon Republican is pushing to tighten the state’s anti-revolving-door law, saying it discriminates between private and state jobs.
Cutting Back Corporate Campaign Contributions
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey says public trust in our democratic institutions is dropping. “This trust is the foundation of our country and our ability to self-govern,” Fahey writes in a…
Campaign Finance Reform - in Oregon
Two organizations make last-ditch effort to overturn voter-approved campaign finance laws
PHOENIX – Two groups that support Republicans are making a last-ditch effort to have the Arizona Supreme Court kill campaign finance requirements that voters have approved.
Portland public campaign finance deputy slams program head in searing resignation; director fires back
The bitter allegations mark the latest in a series of setbacks that have dogged Portland's Small Donor Elections.
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Maine sued over new campaign finance law, but that was supporters’ plan all along | News From The States
Political action committees tied to a Republican state lawmaker filed a legal challenge in federal court on Friday to overturn a campaign finance reform Mainers overwhelmingly voted for in November. Those behind the reform welcome this lawsuit, however, as such a legal challenge is a key part of their plan.
The Democrats' Dirty Tricks Playbook?
Documents just made public show how groups aligned with the Democratic Party hit a third party rival with an array of underhanded schemes that put Watergate tricksters to shame
The City’s Public Campaign Financing Program Allowed Candidates With Little Support to Snag Taxpayer Dollars
Confused by Portland’s ranked-choice City Council elections? Here’s how winners were decided
In each City Council district, candidates with the fewest votes were eliminated one by one until three winners emerged with more than 25% of the vote.
Oregon voter turnout trails historic levels
Turnout is at 75% in reports thus far, trailing behind 80% in 2016 and 82% in 2020.
Portland’s 1st ranked-choice election reshaped races — but vote reallocation made little difference
The full consequences of the city’s new electoral system remain uncertain.
Rene Gonzalez campaign hit with $9,180 fine over campaign finance violations
The Portland Auditor's Office found that the campaign accepted 18 contributions that exceeded the legal limit, and fined the campaign triple the overage amount.
Portland mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez fined $9,000 for new set of campaign finance violations
The city auditor's office says Gonzalez repeatedly failed to return donations that exceeded Portland’s contribution limits in a timely manner.
The Oregonian
City Council Candidate Allegedly Offered Patrons Free Bar Entry in Exchange for Campaign Contributions
Voters reject measure that would have established commission to set elected officials’ pay
Oregon lawmakers will continue to set their own salaries and those of certain other elected officials
Oregon voters cynical about government, support campaign finance reform, survey finds • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregonians are cynical about state politics and open to government reforms including campaign finance limits and open primaries.
Opinion | We need new political parties in very blue and very red states
The value of independence can be seen in Nebraska — and the struggles of Democrats and Republicans elsewhere.
Oregon voters are split on ranked choice voting initiative, while poised to reject rebate plan and accept constitutional changes
From October 16th-17th, Public Policy Polling asked 716 likely Oregon voters for their views …
Oregon, secretary of state sued over voter registration lists
The lawsuit alleges Oregon and Secretary of State Lavonne Griffin-Valade have failed to remove inactive voters from registration lists.