Study: Oregon 2018 campaign funding dominated by Portland-area groups
Campaigns in Oregon during the 2018 election cycle were funded largely by a few individuals and groups concentrated in the greater Portland area.
In General
Advocates see holes in Oregon campaign finance reform legislation
Reforming Oregon's campaign finance laws was a priority heading into the 2019 Legislature, but some advocates are underwhelmed by the proposals.
Oregon good government groups file initiatives to cap campaign contribution
Oregon voters could weigh in on political contribution limits and disclosure mandates in 2022, if campaign finance reformers succeed in getting an initiative on the ballot.
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Good government groups are pushing campaign finance limits in Oregon. They
Following months of negotiations, labor unions and advocacy groups did not sign onto a plan for creating new campaign regulations.
Coalition files ballot initiatives to reform Oregon's campaign finance laws
A coalition of campaign-finance-reform-minded groups have filed three ballot initiatives with the secretary of state’s office that they want to put before Oregon voters next year. Honest Elections Oregon says its initiatives will help reduce the “perception and reality of corruption” in campaigns, increase transparency and elevate more voices in elections.
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Case Closed: In Oregon campaign investigations, ‘I did not’ is all it takes
The state’s election watchdog has the power to issue subpoenas, but doesn't use it. It doesn't send investigators -- it just sends letters.
Oregon Democrats say they’re serious about capping political donations, but their proposals include loopholes
Top Democrats’ campaign finance proposals could protect the ability of membership organizations such as labor unions and business associations to continue pouring millions of dollars into candidates’ campaigns. They would also allow corporations and unions to continue giving directly to candidates.