​September - October 2022

​Kotek pledges support for campaign finance limits, will accept big checks to get elected – Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Democratic Oregon governor candidate Tina Kotek highlights support for contribution limits
Spending on Oregon governor’s race hits $47 million, smashes previous record
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Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek promises campaign contribution limits if elected

Editorial endorsement November 2022: Vote ‘no’ on mega-measure to overhaul Portland city government

Campaign cash 'hide-and-seek' ends as election nears

Portland political operative plots big money push to defeat Jo Ann Hardesty, bolster Rene Gonzalez in council race

The race to become Oregon’s next governor: week in review

Oregon GOP official alleges Democratic nominee Tina Kotek broke state law – Oregon Capital Chronicle

Nike's Phil Knight gives $1 million to Drazan

Portland City Council challenger Rene Gonzalez racks up campaign donor lead over incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty

Ballot measure to change Portland government tops $400K in donations, mostly from a few advocacy groups

Betsy Johnson has raised $2 million more than previously reported; Drazan and Kotek receive big checks from party governor associations

U.S. Senate race: Republican, minor party candidates hoping to unseat incumbent Wyden

Portland charter ballot measure opponents withdraw from City Club of Portland debate

A New Type of Political Party Has Launched and Is Coming to a City Near You

Rene Gonzalez Challenges $77,000 City Fine for Deeply Discounted Campaign Office

Portland City Council hopeful Rene Gonzalez fires back at elections officials, demands they waive $77,000 fine

Portland voters strongly favor ballot measure to reshape city government, poll finds

Unaffiliated governor candidate Betsy Johnson would bring decades-long skepticism about government to the job

New PAC boosts GOP bid to cut Democratic control of Oregon Legislature

National Republicans inject big money into races for Oregon Legislature, amid national bid to wrest control of more statehouses

Portland elections program fines Rene Gonzalez $77K over cushy campaign office deal

Is Oregon ripe for ranked choice voting£ – Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon's nonaffiliated candidates face long odds making it onto the ballot – Oregon Capital Chronicle

Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program

National Democrats Write Biggest Check So Far in Oregon Governor’s Race to Tina Kotek

How best to distribute political power in Portland£ Fault lines erupt over charter ballot proposal

Oregon governor’s race will dictate the state’s direction on battling climate change

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
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Nick Begich lent his campaign $650,000. Ethics watchdogs compare the practice to ‘legalized bribery’
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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
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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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