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Portland candidates talked swapping donations to hit small donor threshold | Worth Your Time
Willamette Week's Sophie Peel broke the story about messages between candidates suggesting they trade donations as they tried to qualify for public matching ...
Your piece strongly implies that the reciprocal donations were not counted toward the 250 needed to qualify for the public funding program. But the program did not disqualify those donations. It treated them like any other donations. The director of the program stated that it was up to each candidate to not report those donations as "qualifying," but in fact the candidates did report those donations as qualifying.
Measure 118 Campaign Reels in Its First Large Contribution—From a San Francisco Candidate for Mayor
Odd Donations Between Portland City Council Candidates Were Widespread, Campaign Finance Data Shows
Additional City Council Candidates Involved in Donation-Swapping Agreements
Business, labor, other alliances likely to wield unprecedented sway in Portland elections
Established outside interests are expected to make large, organized and well-financed pushes in the coming weeks.
Editorial: The perils of a one-party state
Justice department officials recently concluded there's no evidence establishing beyond a reasonable doubt that anyone knowingly misreported a $500,000 donation to the Democratic Party of Oregon. But the shoddy due diligence, failure to resolve conflicting information and arrogance by state officials overseeing campaign finance laws show plenty of poor decisions, the editorial board writes.
FTX & Democratic Party of OregonIndependent Brett Smith on campaign for Oregon’s 5th District
Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Democrat Janelle Bynum are not the only candidates looking to represent Oregon Congressional District 5.
Out-of-state law firms boost campaign cash of 2 Democratic statewide candidates in Oregon
Out-of-state law firms have boosted the campaign cash of two Democratic candidates for statewide offices in Oregon.
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Out-of-state law firms are giving big to one Oregon attorney general candidate
Lawyers that vie for business from the State of Oregon have become a mainstay in races for attorney general and treasurer. This year is no different.
Legislative Leaders and Key Labor Union Oppose Measure 118
Out of State Funding Controversy Over Oregon UBI Ballot Measure - NewsBlaze News
Oregon UBI proposal stirs debate, with out of state funding driving support, but opponents warn of economic risks and potential poverty increase.
Examining the pros and cons of Oregon Measure 118
One of the most drastic tax changes in Oregon history will be on the ballot in November. If it passes, it could put hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars in your family’s pocket.
Oregon's Measure 118 would introduce 'The Oregon Rebate'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends his presidential bid, backs Trump • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Friday he is suspending his campaign and backing former President Donald Trump.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify them.
Rene Gonzalez’s office under investigation following Wikipedia spending
A complaint has been filed against Commissioner Rene Gonzalez after reports that he used over $6,000 of public funds to beef up his Wikipedia page.
RFK Jr. is likely to appear on Oregon ballots this fall
On Monday, state elections officials certified a new political party formed with the express purpose of nominating the independent presidential candidate.
Big businesses drop $5.8M to defeat measure that would tax corporations to pay Oregonians $1,600 a year
The businesses opposing the measure range from Oregon staples to corporate behemoths.
Portland Elections Office Investigating Rene Gonzalez For Using Taxpayer Funds on Wikipedia Edits
Portland's Elections Office is investigating potential campaign finance violations by City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. The Auditor’s Office, which houses the Elections Office, confirmed the investigation to the Mercury Friday, after receiving three complaints about the commissioner’s expenditure of $6,400 in city funds to edit his Wikipedia page. Gonzalez, who was elected to Portland City Council in 2022, is currently running for mayor. The use of taxpayer funds to enhance Gonzalez’s Wikipedia page was first reported...
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out against a November ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations.
Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez spent thousands in city funds to polish Wikipedia page
Gonzalez’s office at City Hall hired a New York-based company in March to develop a handful of requested edits, records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive show.
Utah Supreme Court sides with opponents of redistricting that carved up Democratic-leaning area
Utah’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of opponents of redistricting that carved up Democratic-leaning Salt Lake County among four congressional districts that have since elected Republicans by wide margins.
Utah Court Rules State Leaders Cannot Throw out Voter Initiatives
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Utah Supreme Court Reinstates Challenge to Repeal of Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative
How Portland elects its mayor is about to drastically change. Here are the promises — and pitfalls
The move adds Portland to a small but growing list of U.S. cities, states and other jurisdictions that have adopted a widely used form of single-winner ranked-choice voting.
DEMS KNEW, COVERED UP, $500K FTX DONATION NOT FROM BANK
"I will keep my mouth shut for sure." - DPO staffer who knew DPO misreported source of its biggest contribution ever
Oregon Rebate Amount Was $750 per Person but Now It’s $1,600
Montana Supreme Court allows signatures of inactive voters to count on ballot petitions
Montana's Supreme Court is allowing the signatures of inactive voters to count on petitions seeking to qualify constitutional initiatives for the November ballot, including one to protect abortion rights.
Murmurs: Kotek Opposes Corporate Tax Measure