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Data centers emerge as new flashpoint between Kotek, Drazan in Oregon governor’s race
Growing public backlash over data centers is becoming an issue for voters of both parties in the Oregon…
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GOP governor nominee Drazan touts proposals to slash taxes, lower cost of living in Oregon
PORTLAND— Oregon Republican gubernatorial nominee Christine Drazan on Tuesday made the case for her agenda to slash taxes,…
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Commentary: Oregon’s 2026 race for governor: The facts on the ground
The 2026 election could come down to two factors: Incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek’s record and Donald Trump, columnist…
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Commentary: Ranked choice voting makes sense for Oregon
Voters two years ago rejected a pitch to switch statewide and federal elections to ranked choice ballots, but…
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Administration asks US Supreme Court to uphold sweeping Trump order restricting vote-by-mail
The Trump administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a district court ruling that blocked…
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‘Not about improving elections’: Oregon secretary of state slams new Trump election threats
Secretary of State Tobias Read urged Oregonians to turn their ballots in at dropboxes if they live more…
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Nearly every proposed Oregon initiative won’t make it onto the November ballot
Only one citizen petition is on track for November ballot, a drop from previous election cycles Oregonians proposed…
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Oregon petition to ban hunting and fishing moves closer to November ballot
Initiative Petition 28 aims to expand animal cruelty to include livestock slaughtering, fishing, research Last week, petitioners hoping…
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Carpenter, Muñoz win tight legislative races in Washington County
Two Democratic legislative candidates backed by labor unions and the party’s left flank grew their leads Thursday over…
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Commentary: Non-transferable fury, gas tax defeat didn’t boost Diehl to primary victory
A couple of decades ago, the comedian Chris Rock led a TV series called “Everybody Hates Chris,” its…