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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
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Independent redistricting advocates look to 2024 after Oregon Supreme Court ruling – Oregon Capital Chronicle
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EARLIER POSTS  (April 2022)
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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
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