June 2022
Secretary of State investigating People for Portland for possible election law violations
Two Political Action Committees Plan to Push Back Against Portland Charter Reform Ballot Measure
Pandemic Petition Woes Derail Candidates, Ballot Initiatives
People for Portland’s political action committee returns donations after ballot initiative effort fails
The Citizen Ballot Initiative Process Is Under Attack
Keizer-area Senate nominee's sudden step down raises eyebrows – Oregon Capital Chronicle
California's Top Two System Misfires, Again | Cato at Liberty Blog
After Bitter Loss, Ousted Centrist Democrat Goes After Party That Backed Him
Sarah Palin will advance in Alaska’s wild House special primary election, CNN projects
Incredible Voter Participation in Alaska’s First Open Primary
Democrat-backed committee plans to highlight Betsy Johnson’s conservative record
California Primary Election Surprises
California primary works if you’re an entrenched politician
Poll finds bipartisan support for fixing campaign finance laws
Nick Begich lent his campaign $650,000. Ethics watchdogs compare the practice to ‘legalized bribery’
High-profile candidates try to break Dem, GOP control | Charlotte Observer
Crypto industry outspends defense, pharma on political donations
Christine Drazan, Tina Kotek claim early lead in governor’s race, but many voters remain undecided: Poll
Measure to limit walkouts in Oregon’s Capitol could be on November ballot
Tennessee governor signs campaign finance and ethics bill
Crypto billionaire says he could spend a record-breaking $1 billion in 2024 election
Betsy Johnson
The Crypto Kings Are Making Big Political Donations. What Could Go Wrong
Letters to the editor: Cutting down mature trees; Mayor Russell's resignation; Would open primaries be better
A Lesson in California’s Top-Two Primary System
Oregon legislative races come into focus for the fall
May 2022
A last-minute deal to restore Alaska’s campaign finance limits fell through. Here’s how.
Faith-based group works to get enough signatures to put gun control proposal on November ballot
In Politics, Money Will Always Talk. Unless…
State Law Trending Toward Increased Campaign Finance Disclosure
Is Palo Alto ready for campaign finance reform
Some Oregon candidates are bucking political parties to run as nonaffiliated in 2022 election
Tuesday primary elections results : How crypto impacted some of the races
Column: A decade ago, California adopted a strange top-two primary system. How’s it working out
The Little Red Boxes Making a Mockery of Campaign Finance Laws
Breaking and Analysis : Dividing on Ideological Lines and Breaking Little New Ground in FEC v. Cruz, Supreme Court Strikes Down Another Part of McCain-Feingold law
Kagan Pens Scathing Dissent as Supreme Court Kills Another Campaign Finance Rule
Portland City Auditor Candidate Dinged for Late Campaign Finance Filings
Starnes makes final push as campaign closes
Readers respond: Endorsements ignore campaign finance
Democrats, Republicans running for Oregon governor spend furiously in final days before election
The race to become Oregon’s next governor: Week in review
City Council Candidate AJ McCreary Paid 15-Year-Old Son $3,200 From Her Campaign Funds
Complaint alleges dark money nonprofit supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bridget Barton violated federal tax law
Oregonians demand independent redistricting
Labor unions financially backing Jessica Vega Pederson through mailer
Questions remain as race for nomination to represent Oregon’s 6th District in Congress nears finish line
Proposal to decriminalize sex work won't appear on Oregon ballots – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Progressive donor puts big money into Oregon’s two contested races for district attorney
How to find fundraising and spending in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Portland’s 1st contested race for auditor in decades elicits promises to elevate, modernize city watchdog office
Oregon’s new Congressional district draws a big field of candidates and big spending
Independent redistricting advocates look to 2024 after Oregon Supreme Court ruling – Oregon Capital Chronicle
EARLIER POSTS (April 2022)
Another record-breaking year of Oregon campaign spending could be ahead
How to find fundraising and spending in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Opponents of WashCo tobacco ban challenge measure in court
Oregon awash in political ads, spending, with $11.3 million this month; see which campaigns unleashed big bucks
Oregon Supreme Court deals setback to campaign for independent redistricting commission
What does a crypto tycoon want with Oregon’s new congressional district£
Phil Knight gives $1 million to PAC to elect Republican Oregon lawmakers
Nike's (NYSE: NKE) Phil Knight makes hefty political contribution to Republ
The curious case of crypto as a player in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Mystery candidate shakes up Oregon House contest
Portland City Council race: Jo Ann Hardesty, 2 main challengers battle for runoff as voters seek better fixes for homelessness, crime
Oregon Congressional candidates rake in millions as primary nears; see who raised the most money
Know Your Candidates 2022 : Patrick Starnes (D), running for Oregon governor
Oregon has billions invested in fossil fuels, divestment activists say - Po
Downtown Portland property owners, developers bankroll big money push to defeat Jo Ann Hardesty, reelect Dan Ryan in City Council races
Oregon congressional candidate has attracted $6M from national PACs
This super PAC is spending almost $1 million in a contentious Democratic primary. They don’t want you to know who is funding them.
Meet the Candidate Who Could Crush Dem Dreams in Oregon
Booze, sex and lawmaker walkouts: See which potential Oregon ballot measures are drawing megabucks
Campaign finance reports: 2.5% of Carrick Flynn's donors live in Oregon
Candidates for Governor : Patrick Starnes
Portland City Auditor Candidate Dinged for Late Campaign Finance Filings
It's a Non-Affiliated Voter's World Now—and They Can't Vote in It
Timber baron contributes against Oregon Democrats
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment
Opening Up for the Nonaffiliated
Democrat-backed committee plans to highlight Betsy Johnson’s conservative record
Nicholas Kristof’s Botched Rescue Mission
Portland City Council races: See the ZIP codes fueling candidates’ cash
Letter from the Editor: We’re focused on campaign finance transparency
Another record-breaking year of Oregon campaign spending could be ahead
How to find fundraising and spending in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Opponents of WashCo tobacco ban challenge measure in court
Oregon awash in political ads, spending, with $11.3 million this month; see which campaigns unleashed big bucks
Oregon Supreme Court deals setback to campaign for independent redistricting commission
What does a crypto tycoon want with Oregon’s new congressional district£
Phil Knight gives $1 million to PAC to elect Republican Oregon lawmakers
Nike's (NYSE: NKE) Phil Knight makes hefty political contribution to Republ
The curious case of crypto as a player in Oregon politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Mystery candidate shakes up Oregon House contest
Portland City Council race: Jo Ann Hardesty, 2 main challengers battle for runoff as voters seek better fixes for homelessness, crime
Oregon Congressional candidates rake in millions as primary nears; see who raised the most money
Know Your Candidates 2022 : Patrick Starnes (D), running for Oregon governor
Oregon has billions invested in fossil fuels, divestment activists say - Po
Downtown Portland property owners, developers bankroll big money push to defeat Jo Ann Hardesty, reelect Dan Ryan in City Council races
Oregon congressional candidate has attracted $6M from national PACs
This super PAC is spending almost $1 million in a contentious Democratic primary. They don’t want you to know who is funding them.
Meet the Candidate Who Could Crush Dem Dreams in Oregon
Booze, sex and lawmaker walkouts: See which potential Oregon ballot measures are drawing megabucks
Campaign finance reports: 2.5% of Carrick Flynn's donors live in Oregon
Candidates for Governor : Patrick Starnes
Portland City Auditor Candidate Dinged for Late Campaign Finance Filings
It's a Non-Affiliated Voter's World Now—and They Can't Vote in It
Timber baron contributes against Oregon Democrats
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment
Opening Up for the Nonaffiliated
Democrat-backed committee plans to highlight Betsy Johnson’s conservative record
Nicholas Kristof’s Botched Rescue Mission
Portland City Council races: See the ZIP codes fueling candidates’ cash
Letter from the Editor: We’re focused on campaign finance transparency