Portland voters approved a strict campaign finance law. A city watchdog wants to soften it
The auditor's pitch alarmed advocates who have worked to curb the influence of money in politics.
DCCC Scores Massive Palantir and SpaceX Lobbyist Cash Haul
The House Democrats' campaign arm disclosed the money in a FEC filing accompanying its January contributions and disbursements.
Christine Drazan Wants Investigation of FTX Contribution That Helped Defeat Her in 2022
FTX & Democratic Party of Oregon
Oregon legislator seeks stricter lobbying limits for former lawmakers representing state agencies • Oregon Capital Chronicle
An Oregon Republican is pushing to tighten the state’s anti-revolving-door law, saying it discriminates between private and state jobs.
Cutting Back Corporate Campaign Contributions
Oregon Speaker of the House Julie Fahey says public trust in our democratic institutions is dropping. “This trust is the foundation of our country and our ability to self-govern,” Fahey writes in a…
Campaign Finance Reform - in Oregon
After overwhelming voter OK, political ‘dark money’ law hailed as model
Arizona's Proposition 211 requires that independent organizations – whether an individual or a group – that spend $50,000 or more in an election cycle in a statewide race must identify
Two organizations make last-ditch effort to overturn voter-approved campaign finance laws
PHOENIX – Two groups that support Republicans are making a last-ditch effort to have the Arizona Supreme Court kill campaign finance requirements that voters have approved.
Portland public campaign finance deputy slams program head in searing resignation; director fires back
The bitter allegations mark the latest in a series of setbacks that have dogged Portland's Small Donor Elections.
In General
The Democrats' Dirty Tricks Playbook?
Documents just made public show how groups aligned with the Democratic Party hit a third party rival with an array of underhanded schemes that put Watergate tricksters to shame
The City’s Public Campaign Financing Program Allowed Candidates With Little Support to Snag Taxpayer Dollars
Confused by Portland’s ranked-choice City Council elections? Here’s how winners were decided
In each City Council district, candidates with the fewest votes were eliminated one by one until three winners emerged with more than 25% of the vote.
Oregon voter turnout trails historic levels
Turnout is at 75% in reports thus far, trailing behind 80% in 2016 and 82% in 2020.
Portland’s 1st ranked-choice election reshaped races — but vote reallocation made little difference
The full consequences of the city’s new electoral system remain uncertain.
Rene Gonzalez campaign hit with $9,180 fine over campaign finance violations
The Portland Auditor's Office found that the campaign accepted 18 contributions that exceeded the legal limit, and fined the campaign triple the overage amount.
Portland mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez fined $9,000 for new set of campaign finance violations
The city auditor's office says Gonzalez repeatedly failed to return donations that exceeded Portland’s contribution limits in a timely manner.
The Oregonian
City Council Candidate Allegedly Offered Patrons Free Bar Entry in Exchange for Campaign Contributions
Voters reject measure that would have established commission to set elected officials’ pay
Oregon lawmakers will continue to set their own salaries and those of certain other elected officials
Oregon voters cynical about government, support campaign finance reform, survey finds • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregonians are cynical about state politics and open to government reforms including campaign finance limits and open primaries.
Opinion | We need new political parties in very blue and very red states
The value of independence can be seen in Nebraska — and the struggles of Democrats and Republicans elsewhere.
Oregon voters are split on ranked choice voting initiative, while poised to reject rebate plan and accept constitutional changes
From October 16th-17th, Public Policy Polling asked 716 likely Oregon voters for their views …
Oregon, secretary of state sued over voter registration lists
The lawsuit alleges Oregon and Secretary of State Lavonne Griffin-Valade have failed to remove inactive voters from registration lists.
Campaign to implement ranked-choice voting in Oregon brings in millions from out of state
The effort has received widespread support from Oregon groups, but has received most of its funding from national organizations.
Business coalition drops over $80K to support Sam Adams, attack Shannon Singleton in Multnomah County Commission race
A political group associated with the Portland Metro Chamber has poured tens of thousands of dollars into an ad push for the former Portland Mayor.
Money pours into races for Oregon Legislature that could flip seats
Five candidates had raised $900,000 or more apiece, as of Wednesday.
A Canvassing Group Knocking on Doors Has Helped City Candidates Unlock Hundreds of Thousands in Taxpayer Dollars
Progressive groups withdraw endorsements of Oregon Measure 118 • Oregon Capital Chronicle
At least four groups that backed an Oregon ballot measure to hike taxes on businesses and divide proceeds withdrew their support.
Impeachment, official pay commission on Oregon ballot
The sad legacy of Secretary of State Shamia Fagan endures via two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Portland mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez broke law by using taxpayer money to edit Wikipedia page, auditor finds
The auditor’s office also defended the impartiality of the investigation while faulting Gonzalez for interfering in the review.