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Top Mayoral Candidates Under Fire, Illegal Donation Swapping, and MAX Fare Evasions - City Cast Portland
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the bonanza of traffic violations that two leading mayoral candidates h...
Portland City Council candidates swapped donations, raising campaign finance questions
Some of the candidates running for one of the new seats on the Portland City Council agreed to swap campaign donations in order to qualify for the city’s system of matching funds.
Oregon secretary of state’s investigation into Portland City Council candidates will initially focus on 4 candidates, could grow
The agency could not provide a timeline for the investigation.
Election officials warn that widespread problems with the US mail system could disrupt voting
Election officials across the U.S. are warning that problems with the nation’s mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters in the upcoming presidential election
Most candidates for Portland mayor and City Council sent reciprocated contributions to other candidates, raising legal questions - oregonlive.com.pdf
With fundraising flagging, Oregon Republicans’ ambitions rely on Greg Walden
The former congressman from Hood River has quickly made himself indispensable to his party’s legislative hopes.
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Hundreds of companies kick in $9.3M to oppose measure that would tax corporations to pay Oregonians $1,600 a year
The latest top donors include Home Depot, Walmart and Wells Fargo.
Oregon secretary of state opens investigation into Portland City Council candidates who traded contributions
The announcement comes two months away from Election Day.
These Candidates for City Office Agreed in Writing to Exchange Campaign Donations
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 ...
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.
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.