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Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment - The New Y
Brian A. Benjamin, New York’s second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator.
Opening Up for the Nonaffiliated – Eugene Weekly
By Julia Shumway Oregon voters who aren’t registered with any political party reached a significant milestone in March: They now outnumber Democrats. Nonaffiliated voters have long been the second…
Democrat-backed committee plans to highlight Betsy Johnson’s conservative r
Some Democrats fear that Johnson, a former member of the party, could siphon away votes in November's election for governor. She is running as a nonafilliated candidate.
How Nicholas Kristof Lost the Oregon Governor Race
How the lauded Times columnist lost the race for governor of Oregon before it even began.
Portland City Council races: See the ZIP codes fueling candidates’ cash - o
Nearly a third of all money raised directly from Portland residents — $108,806 — came from just four ZIP codes clustered near downtown, two on the east side of the city and two west of the Willamette River
Letter from the Editor: We’re focused on campaign finance transparency - or
The state’s lack of limits means every political year sees millions of dollars pouring into campaigns at all levels of government.
Oregon’s next governor: Week in review - oregonlive.com
Oregon's first Republican gubernatorial primary debate featured 11 of the 19 candidates running. Even with so many participants, the debate surfaced few policy differences among the candidates.
Portland power brokers plan to spend up to $700K to try to defeat Commissio
A coalition of Portland businesses, individuals and labor unions is forming to financially back Vadim Mozyrsky, a challenger to Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, with plans to drop hundreds of thousands of dollars to bolster his prospects in next month’s primary, sources told The Oregonian/OregonLive on Friday.
Oregon governor's race attracts big money | The Story (full show) | April 5
April 5, 2022 on The Story: Six months out from the general election, fundraising for the Oregon governor's race is through the roof. Why is there so much money in Oregon politics, and where does the state stand on campaign finance reform?
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Lawsuit challenges Alaska campaign disclosure rules | The Seattle Times
Political donors have sued over campaign finance rules enacted under a 2020 voter initiative.
Nike Founder Phil Knight Donates $750,000 to Betsy Johnson’s Bid for Oregon
Nike co-founder Phil Knight gives $1 million to Betsy Johnson’s campaign fo
A newly reported contribution suggests Knight will once again look to play a big role in the highly competitive race.
Does $14.6 million buy influence? What candidates for Oregon governor say a
Find out the latest big donors, and see what candidates say that support shows about their priorities and whom they'd listen to as governor.
Phil Knight pumps another $750,000 into independent Betsy Johnson’s guberna
Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who has a history of supporting Republican candidates in Oregon, gave another $250,000 on Friday to longtime moderate Democratic lawmaker Betsy Johnson, who is running for governor this year without any party.
Strict contribution limits slow reach of campaigns for Multnomah County cha
With a leveled financial field, name recognition and endorsements can all weigh heavy in the outcome.
Oregon voters want more help from the press to learn about candidates for g
Oregon journalists are considering how they can collaborate to provide better coverage of the 2022 governor's race.
Political notes: Spring blooms with new voters and campaign dollars | News
Shine a Light – Eugene Weekly
In his final legislative session as a state representative, Marty Wilde, a Democrat, has ruffled feathers with leadership in the Oregon Legislature. “I one hundred percent dedicated myself to inst…
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New district draws lots of candidates with no clear favorites - oregonlive.
It’s been four decades since Oregon had a Congressional race quite like this one: a brand new seat, fresh for the taking.
See the big differences in Multnomah County chair candidates’ sources of ca
They draw from different geographic areas, enlisting support from big-name real estate developers, lawmakers, lawyers, techies and doctors.
Campaign finance reform advocates ask Oregon Supreme Court for a new hearin
Good government groups asked the Oregon Supreme Court to reconsider keeping voters from deciding whether to limit money in politics.
Oregon Supreme Court won’t clear way for voters to consider campaign financ
The Oregon Supreme Court Building (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) The Oregon Supreme Court on Friday rejected a last-ditch effort to have voters decide whether to limit campaign contributions to those running for public office. Proponents of three proposed ballot initiatives had sought the high court’s intervention to be sure the measures[Read More...]
Oregon court decision could slash chances at campaign finance vote in 2022
Biggest Oregon political donations in 2022? They’re from timber companies,
Oregon lacks campaign finance limits, and some $500,000 contributions have rolled in.
Supreme Court Denies Election Reformers’ Request to Hear Fagan’s Disqualifi
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People for Portland accused of violating Oregon election laws - oregonlive.
“They just need to show us where the money is coming from and who is behind it," a union lobbyist said.