Election 2026

More than 350 Oregonians, veteran elected officials and newcomers alike, filed to run for statewide, congressional and legislative offices by Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline.

A voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum in California as opponents aim to mount a campaign focused on President Donald Trump’s push for similar nationwide requirements.

Eight Democrats and two Republicans have filed officially to run for California governor by the Friday deadline. The crowded field could give GOP candidates a boost.

Shasta County supervisors declined to defend a ballot measure restricting mail voting. An appeals court stay now leaves open the possibility it could reach the June ballot.

Sen. David Brock Smith, R-Port Orford, faces an uphill battle should he win the nomination and challenge U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley.

The California Democratic Party is betting that a tried-and-true playbook and standard-bearer candidates offer their best chance to take back the U.S. House in November’s midterms rather than fresh faces and more populist policy planks.

Josephine County has named interim replacements for two recalled commissioners, with Gary Richardson and Colene Martin set to be sworn in next week.

President Donald Trump's policies have energized Democrats in Oregon’s only Republican-held congressional district.

The Monday announcement came with few specific policy proposals from Dudley’s campaign.

Republican Assemblymember James Gallagher announced last week he's running to fill the remainder of longtime North State Congressman Doug LaMalfa's term. LaMalfa died earlier this month during an emergency surgery after serving seven terms in Congress.

Many of the biggest political stories from 2025 are not going away.

The Democrat cited President Trump in her campaign launch, saying "Oregon values are on the line."