Election 2026 - Oregon https://www.ijpr.org/election-2026-oregon Election 2026 - Oregon en-US Copyright JPR Wed, 13 May 2026 13:27:10 GMT Oregon election officials discuss Trump attacks on voting and what’s at stake https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-13/oregon-election-officials-discuss-trump-attacks-on-voting-and-whats-at-stake Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read talks elections at virtual town hall ahead of primary. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:27:10 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-13/oregon-election-officials-discuss-trump-attacks-on-voting-and-whats-at-stake Mia Maldonado Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-11/oregon-democrats-found-a-way-to-improve-roads-now-their-gas-tax-goes-before-voters-as-prices-soar Appealing to voters’ anxieties about the soaring cost of living is central to Democrats’ messaging in their hopes of big wins in this year’s midterm elections. In Oregon, a question on the primary ballot is complicating that strategy. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:56:46 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-11/oregon-democrats-found-a-way-to-improve-roads-now-their-gas-tax-goes-before-voters-as-prices-soar Claire Rush Oregon’s only Republican congressman faces two challengers in the primary https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-09/oregon-2nd-congressional-district-bentz-republican-primary Two Republicans are challenging Rep. Cliff Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District primary, focusing on affordability, rural issues and voter outreach. Sat, 09 May 2026 13:22:59 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-09/oregon-2nd-congressional-district-bentz-republican-primary Jane Vaughan Meet the candidates vying to replace Jeff Golden in the Oregon Senate https://www.ijpr.org/elections/2026-05-08/meet-the-candidates-vying-to-replace-jeff-golden-in-the-oregon-senate Five Democratic Party candidates are running in May’s state Senate District 3 primary. They seek to tackle issues from healthcare to affordability in Salem. Fri, 08 May 2026 13:31:09 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/elections/2026-05-08/meet-the-candidates-vying-to-replace-jeff-golden-in-the-oregon-senate Justin Higginbottom Danielle Bethell knows she’s the long shot candidate for Oregon governor https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-04/danielle-bethell-knows-shes-the-long-shot-candidate-for-oregon-governor But Bethell is certain she could run the state better than the other GOP candidates and square off with Democrat Gov. Tina Kotek Mon, 04 May 2026 13:39:38 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-04/danielle-bethell-knows-shes-the-long-shot-candidate-for-oregon-governor Lauren Dake Chris Dudley was on Oregon’s political sidelines, but he’s back and wants another shot https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-03/chris-dudley-was-on-oregons-political-sidelines-but-hes-back-and-wants-another-shot The former Trail Blazer is running for governor again a decade and a half after losing to John Kitzhaber. Sun, 03 May 2026 13:54:16 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-03/chris-dudley-was-on-oregons-political-sidelines-but-hes-back-and-wants-another-shot Lauren Dake Ed Diehl hopes to ride anti-tax momentum to the governor’s office https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-02/ed-diehl-hopes-to-ride-anti-tax-momentum-to-the-governors-office The two-term state representative scored a stunning victory last year. Can he stage a repeat? Sat, 02 May 2026 13:14:28 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-02/ed-diehl-hopes-to-ride-anti-tax-momentum-to-the-governors-office Dirk VanderHart Christine Drazan is ready for a rematch https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-01/christine-drazan-is-ready-for-a-rematch The frontrunner in the Republican race for governor argues she’s the clear choice to take on Gov. Tina Kotek in November. Fri, 01 May 2026 22:33:11 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-05-01/christine-drazan-is-ready-for-a-rematch Dirk VanderHart Rogue Valley voters to decide future of bus service https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2026-05-01/rogue-valley-rvtd-bus-levy-vote A May ballot measure asks Rogue Valley voters to renew a transit levy that funds bus service and could help restore routes that were lost after federal funding cuts. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:19:16 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2026-05-01/rogue-valley-rvtd-bus-levy-vote Jane Vaughan How hikes to Oregon gas taxes and fees ended up on the ballot https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-04-30/how-hikes-to-oregon-gas-taxes-and-fees-ended-up-on-the-ballot The tax-raising measure’s low profile this election season belies a years-long political drama. Here's a rundown. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:23:10 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-04-30/how-hikes-to-oregon-gas-taxes-and-fees-ended-up-on-the-ballot Dirk VanderHart