Oregon political news

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2019

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2018

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2017

• The Federal Vacancy Count 8/29/2017 Aug 30, 2017

2016

No news has been posted yet for this year

2015

• The Tuesday Count: Texas legislators send measures on taxes, hunting to November ballot Jun 02, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Amendments related to governing schools emerge in South Dakota and Georgia Mar 24, 2015
• State Legislative Tracker: School concealed carry defeated in Wyoming Mar 09, 2015
• Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber resigns from office amidst ethics scandal Feb 13, 2015
• Speculation rising about potential resignation of embattled Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber Feb 11, 2015
• State Legislative Tracker: Price of oil impacts state legislatures Feb 09, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Florida poised for round two of medical marijuana battle Jan 13, 2015

2014

• The Tuesday Count: Dust continues to settle after 2014 election Dec 16, 2014
• Oregon judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 18, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Marijuana legalization advocates target 2016 Sep 30, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Issues of “consumer choice” make the ballot in Colorado and North Dakota Aug 26, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Marijuana a prevalent issue on state and local ballots Jul 29, 2014
• Contentious GMO labeling measure the last initiative certified in Oregon Jul 26, 2014
• Legalized marijuana initiative on Oregon ballot, again Jul 23, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: From Citizens United v. FEC to parental custody battles, diverse issues certified for November ballot Jul 23, 2014
• Open, top-two primaries make the Oregon ballot Jul 18, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: 2014 shaping up to be a remarkably light year for initiatives Jul 09, 2014
• Few initiatives for Oregon, but none for Arizona Jul 03, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Fourth and final citizen referred measure certified for 2014 California ballot Jul 01, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage, equal rights measures certified for November ballots Jun 24, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Tough primary competition sends some incumbents packing Jun 05, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Don't discount the primaries! Many races already concluded May 22, 2014
• 2014 elections review: Recapping state legislative primaries in six states May 21, 2014
• 2014 elections review: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania hold congressional primaries May 21, 2014
• Richardson win sets up close governor race: Oregon state executive elections primary day review May 21, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Medical malpractice measure makes California ballot May 20, 2014
• 2014 elections preview: Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania to hold congressional primaries May 19, 2014
• 2014 elections preview: State legislative primaries in six states May 19, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Gun measure referred to Missouri ballot May 13, 2014
• Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Oregon elections in 2014 Mar 18, 2014
• Filing deadline report: Oregon Governor race heats up Mar 12, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: First marijuana measure is certified for 2014 ballot Jan 28, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: CA pension measure given questionable title, cleared for signature gathering Jan 07, 2014

2013

• The Tuesday Count: Fracking may be another repeat issue on 2014 ballot Dec 17, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Gun laws challenged and a cat gets rich Dec 12, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Battle over GMO labeling could continue in 2014 Dec 10, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Politeness leads to arrest, rude video deemed free speech Dec 05, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Guns, GMOs likely to appear on 2014 ballots Nov 27, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: North Carolina legislators target state income tax Sep 09, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Maine may be first state to put Common Core on the ballot Aug 27, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Action in the courts on guns and police chases Aug 22, 2013
• By the numbers: Comparing Oregon's U.S. House incumbents Aug 15, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Texas sees approval of first 2014 ballot measure Aug 06, 2013
• Ballot Law Update: Legal action ramps up against state I&R laws Jul 31, 2013
• Oregon governor race attracts two GOP challengers Jul 30, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: 2013 Competitiveness Analysis Jul 15, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Schools in court over funding, liabilities and transgender policies Jun 27, 2013
• Ballot Law Update: Supreme Court delivers rulings on several high profile ballot measures Jun 26, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Millions on the line in tobacco, beef lawsuits Jun 20, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Certified Texas 2013 measures and failed 2014 referendums Jun 04, 2013
• Three counties in Oregon reject fluoridation measure May 30, 2013
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/22/2013 May 22, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Immigration, gambling and hunting may appear on 2014 ballots May 14, 2013
• Ballot Law Update: Michigan fast becoming a battleground for referendum rights Apr 24, 2013
• Oregon drone regulation bill earns House approval Apr 15, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Murder in the courts Apr 04, 2013
• Ballot Law Update: Ohio sees passage of stricter I&R laws Mar 27, 2013
• Today's elections feature 83 measures across four states, Phoenix voters to decide on pension reform that could save the city nearly $600 million Mar 11, 2013
• Ron Wyden sole Senate Democrat to back Paul's filibuster Mar 07, 2013
• Oregon Senator's mock bill suggests more gun control is not a solution Mar 01, 2013
• Oregon governors team up to advance gay-marriage initiative Feb 16, 2013
• Oregon legislature restores funding for hazing of California sea lions Jan 30, 2013
• 2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount Jan 11, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: First report of 2013 shows new year, new flood of proposals Jan 08, 2013

2012

• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Oregon State Executive Officials Dec 10, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Oregon Congressional Seats Dec 06, 2012
• Issue of same-sex marriage on future statewide ballots gaining steam across the country Nov 30, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: 2013, 2014 and 2016 ballot measure developments swirl Nov 20, 2012
• Oregon election recap, 2012 Nov 18, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Oregon State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Oregon State Executive Officials Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Oregon Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Southwest region Oct 24, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Northwest region Oct 19, 2012
• Campaign for casinos in Oregon comes to a halt Oct 18, 2012
• Press Release: The Top 15 Races We're Talking About Oct 15, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Race mix-ups and a pledge of peace Oct 11, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: A look at notable citizen-initiated measures Oct 09, 2012
• By the numbers: Comparing Oregon's secretary of state candidates Sep 29, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Money and controversies Sep 27, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/26/2012 Sep 27, 2012
• A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: All not quiet in ballot measure world, despite zero certifications Sep 04, 2012
• Federal judge rules Vatican is not the employer of priests Aug 31, 2012
• Oregon governor tests his authority on death penalty Aug 30, 2012
• Judge rules that Oregon death row inmate has right to reject clemency Aug 18, 2012
• 2012 competitiveness in Oregon state legislative elections Aug 16, 2012
• 2012's school bond measures exceed 2011 records in bond dollars and approval ratings Aug 01, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Four ballot additions slowly inch total up to 154 Jul 31, 2012
• Interim Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum makes lending protections official Jul 26, 2012
• Ballot Law Update: High number of ballot measure lawsuits filed as July draws to a close Jul 25, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Ballot measure language an underlying theme of legal battle Jul 24, 2012
• Ninth Circuit postpones 2013 judicial conference over cost concerns, 2012 in Maui still scheduled Jul 19, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Citizen initiatives monopolize ballot measure developments across the country Jul 17, 2012
• Local school property tax measures and approval ratings on the rise in 2012 Jul 13, 2012
• Oregon Supreme Court hears challenge to rape shield Jul 12, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Governor's proposal nudges one measure off of state ballot Jul 10, 2012
• $6 billion in school bonds decided at the ballot box Jul 06, 2012
• July 6 big day for four states with initiative petition drive deadlines Jul 06, 2012
• Oregon Supreme Court rules that judges are allowed to prevent the public release of evidence used in a trial Jun 26, 2012
• The whirlwind candidacy of Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon's next attorney general Jun 20, 2012
• Election year aside, Oregon finds itself in an awkward transition phase Jun 14, 2012
• Oregon Judicial Department aims to create more accessibility to court system Jun 12, 2012
• Election aftermath:Local officials recalled on June 5 Jun 06, 2012
• Ninth Circuit annual judicial conference in Hawaii draws questions from U.S. Senators over cost May 22, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Focus on the Gulf States and Northwest May 17, 2012
• 2012 elections review: Big defeats for two incumbents in OR legislative primaries May 16, 2012
• Election aftermath: Oregon's state executive races May 16, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Oregonians prepare to choose state executive nominees at the polls tomorrow May 14, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Oregon voters prepare for congressional and legislative primaries May 14, 2012
• Judicial candidates prepare for the final stretch: A summary of Oregon's contested 2012 judicial races May 10, 2012
• Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed to Ninth Circuit May 08, 2012
• New chief justice on the Oregon Supreme Court May 06, 2012
• Attorney General Kroger leaves politics to take job as president Apr 27, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Changing the rules in Florida and Nevada (and more!) Apr 19, 2012
• Deputy district attorney Orr to challenge incumbent Bloom in upcoming election Apr 19, 2012
• JP Election Brief: May primaries and alleged campaign violations Apr 12, 2012
• Three candidates to compete in Court of Appeals elections Apr 11, 2012
• Oregon secretary of state's election date snafu still unresolved despite judge's ruling Apr 10, 2012
• Oregon Supreme Court Primary draws nearer Mar 28, 2012
• Oregon secretary of state sued by candidate over alleged misinformation Mar 22, 2012
• Cartoon conviction upheld by Court of Appeals Mar 15, 2012
• Highs and lows revealed in review of local election websites across the country Mar 12, 2012
• Election preview: Oregon's state executive candidates file for office Mar 07, 2012
• Open primaries a non-starter for Oregon Republicans Mar 06, 2012
• Oregon filing deadline less than a week away Feb 29, 2012
• Oscar Garcia appointed to the Washington County Circuit Court Feb 29, 2012
• Eight states launch pilot program to tackle voter registration errors Feb 14, 2012
• Governor Kitzhaber appoints three new circuit court judges Feb 08, 2012
• Oregon's legislative session approaches, nearly 300 bills proposed Jan 31, 2012
• DeHoog appointed to Deschutes County Circuit Court Jan 27, 2012
• School bonds fared lower approval ratings with nearly $8 billion voted on in 2011 Jan 10, 2012
• Retired appellate judge to run for Oregon attorney general Jan 09, 2012

2011

• John A. Olson appointed to Seventh Judicial District Dec 26, 2011
• Attorney argues conflict of interest in two Oregon Supreme Court decisions Dec 15, 2011
• Oregon gillnet fishing initiative returns to the state attorney general for ballot language changes Dec 15, 2011
• Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown seeks re-election in 2012 Dec 14, 2011
• Following test, iPads to return for Oregon 2012 elections Nov 30, 2011
• Governor Kitzhaber puts hold on Oregon executions Nov 25, 2011
• Basic Rights Oregon drops 2012 referendum efforts to overturn same-sex marriage ban Nov 15, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Alabama, Oregon and Georgia Nov 03, 2011
• Oregon special election scheduled for November 8 vote Nov 01, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Appointments and the politics of rulings Oct 20, 2011
• City of Keizer to bring case before Oregon Court of Appeals Oct 13, 2011
• Modified Oregon Measure 73 reduces prison forecast Oct 12, 2011
• Oregon Courts informed of upcoming retirements, one new appointment made Sep 29, 2011
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/28/2011 Sep 28, 2011
• Gresham City, Oregon Auditor position invalid after eight years Sep 23, 2011
• Oregon Secretary of State rules that Clackamas County erroneously accepted signatures Sep 19, 2011
• Basic Rights Oregon considers 2012 marriage measure Sep 16, 2011
• Cornelius recall nears, mayor and two city councilors face vote Sep 14, 2011
• Oregon Supreme Court rule against free speech in stalking case Sep 13, 2011
• Oregon Supreme Court reverses 2006 aggravated murder conviction Aug 30, 2011
• Oregon initiatives pour in for 2012 Aug 24, 2011
• Governor John Kitzhaber fills judicial vacancies in Marion County Aug 15, 2011
• Gillnet fishing ban effort resurfaces for Oregon's 2012 ballot Aug 09, 2011
• Initiative activist Bill Sizemore pleads guilty to tax evasion charges (updated) Aug 05, 2011
• Tax evasion trial tentatively scheduled for Oregon anti-tax initiative activist Aug 01, 2011
• Federal Magistrate Judge Donald C. Ashmanskas dead at 75 Jul 31, 2011
• Erika Hadlock appointed to Court of Appeals Jul 14, 2011
• Deal forged, chicken cage ballot initiatives dropped in Washington and Oregon Jul 08, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate Jul 01, 2011
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/22/2011 Jun 22, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
• Opponents of death penalty appeal to Oregon Supreme court to reverse ruling Jun 13, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
• Oregon Senate agrees with House; approves independent review commission Jun 02, 2011
• Supreme Court rules on gun permit for medical marijuana users May 31, 2011
• Oregon may put an end to tax rebates May 25, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011 May 24, 2011
• Oregon House clears ballot measure independent review commission May 24, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Partisan breakdown of committees reveals clues about map-drawing process May 20, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge May 17, 2011
• State high court rules on warrantless searches May 15, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps May 13, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Several Legal Developments in 8th Circuit May 09, 2011
• Three vacancies to come in Lane County Apr 30, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
• Planned budget cuts in Oregon run afoul of the federal government Apr 16, 2011
• Marion County Circuit judge retiring Apr 14, 2011
• Oregon Senators move closer to turning the state's highest education official into a gubernatorial appointee Mar 31, 2011
• Application period ends for vacant circuit court position Mar 31, 2011
• Governor Kitzhaber declares emergency after tsunami damages ports Mar 16, 2011
• Appeals judge nominated for State Justice Institute Mar 13, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: a pair of hunting measures boost 2012 total Mar 08, 2011
• Sex abuse conviction overturned by state Supreme Court Feb 28, 2011
• Oregon lawmakers seek to make the school superintendent into a gubernatorial appointment Feb 16, 2011
• Senate confirms three nominations to the Federal Judiciary Feb 10, 2011
• 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: The cost of running for a Supreme Court Feb 03, 2011
• Opponents of Oregon cell phone fee initiative challenge ballot title Jan 25, 2011
• Local officials in Oregon slapped with fines for violating election laws Jan 21, 2011
• Oregon representative files legislation to repeal Measures 66 & 67 Jan 21, 2011
• Oregon Representative files bill to create an elected lieutenant governor Jan 16, 2011

2010

• Two longtime Circuit Court judges retire Jan 03, 2011
• Justice Gillette retires from Oregon Supreme Court Jan 03, 2011
• Jackson County gets two new judges Jan 02, 2011
• Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• Governors in the news: state executives tackle healthcare and budget woes, issue pardons, and face criticism over comments on Civil Rights Dec 21, 2010
• Lynn Nakamoto appointed to Oregon Court of Appeals Dec 20, 2010
• Oregon Governor calls for public safety review including previously approved measures Dec 10, 2010
• Oregonians aim to prohibit real estate transfer taxes in 2012 Nov 17, 2010
• November elections might be over but a complaint remains pending on Measure 74 Nov 05, 2010
• Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided Nov 03, 2010
• Election Day could have a few surprises for gubernatorial hopefuls Nov 02, 2010
• Tough economy has some surprising people looking to get their old jobs back Oct 30, 2010
• Oregon voters see another heavy ballot for 2010 Oct 15, 2010
• Judge Landau to retire from Court of Appeals Oct 02, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures Sep 30, 2010
• New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election Sep 29, 2010
• Oregon signature gatherers indicted on fraud charges Sep 28, 2010
• In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes Sep 09, 2010
• Oregon casino initiative supporters move ahead without constitutional amendment Aug 24, 2010
• Judge Neilson to retire at the end of the year Aug 11, 2010
• Oregon citizens panel prepares to review ballot measures for November election Aug 10, 2010
• Casino backers in Oregon announce ballot access lawsuit Jul 29, 2010
• Part I of the Oregon non-tribal casino initiative falls short, Part II makes the cut Jul 28, 2010
• Oregon redistricting amendment supporters challenge the state's signature laws Jul 23, 2010
• Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
• Oregon legislators approve two initiative bills during special session Jul 14, 2010
• Oregon city required to accept anti-tax petition Jul 14, 2010
• Six initiatives file signatures in Oregon Jul 06, 2010
• Initiative petition deadlines arrive in Oregon and Washington (update) Jul 02, 2010
• Oregon petition drive deadline nears Jun 30, 2010
• Egan appointed to Linn County Court Jun 18, 2010
• Oregon election officials reject thousands of lottery fund petition signatures Jun 04, 2010
• Landau victorious in Oregon Supreme Court race May 19, 2010
• Oregon's Measures 68 and 69 pass by a landslide May 19, 2010
• Oregon's second election of the year is only a day away May 17, 2010
• Oregon House GOP Leader seeks documents in AG resignation May 11, 2010
• Oregon election nearing, voter pamphlets mailed Apr 22, 2010
• Website launched to track impact of Oregon Measures 66 & 67 Apr 05, 2010
• Healthcare issue being fought by ballot measures Mar 23, 2010
• Linn County judges announce retirement Mar 06, 2010
• New judge in Marion County Mar 02, 2010
• Annual sessions measure moves forward to Oregon ballot Feb 26, 2010
• Chanti joins Lane County Circuit Court Feb 23, 2010
• Oregon gillnet fishing ban supporters may file alternative measure for 2010 Feb 16, 2010
• New judge in Lane County Jan 29, 2010
• Oregon measures 66 and 67 prompts call for "kicker" reform Jan 29, 2010
• Oregon tax hike measures win in January 26 vote Jan 27, 2010
• Arlow joins race for Oregon Supreme Court Jan 26, 2010
• Oregon Measure 66 & 67 ballots due today, polls reveal close election Jan 26, 2010
• Circuit Judge seeking re-election Jan 19, 2010
• Will annual legislative sessions come to Oregon via a ballot measure Jan 18, 2010
• Marijuana buds on 2010 ballots Jan 16, 2010
• Rebecca Duncan appointed to Oregon Court of Appeals Jan 15, 2010
• Signatures filed for Oregon marijuana dispensary initiative Jan 15, 2010
• Complaint filed against "ballot-like" mailing Jan 13, 2010
• Judge seeks position on Oregon Supreme Court Jan 12, 2010
• Oregon group proposes banning gillnet fishing Jan 06, 2010

2009

• Oregon anti-tax activist and gubernatorial candidate indicted for tax evasion Dec 01, 2009
• Six states propose marijuana measures amid a rise in support Nov 24, 2009
• Oregon autism community moves forward with vaccine initiative Nov 17, 2009
• Oregon Supreme Court makes minor changes to tax ballot titles Nov 16, 2009
• Oregon campaign launches to overturn same-sex marriage ban Nov 09, 2009
• Oregon anti-tax group files lawsuit against ballot titles Nov 01, 2009
• Automatic recount in Clatsop County recall Oct 29, 2009
• Clatsop County voters cast ballots today Oct 27, 2009
• Oregonians worried about ballot title bias Oct 18, 2009
• Oregon legislature prepares to write tax measure ballot titles Oct 15, 2009
• Clatsop County recall ballots go out this week Oct 11, 2009
• Healthy Democracy Oregon Honored with October Lilburne Award Oct 07, 2009
• Signatures filed for Oregon tax hike referendum Sep 27, 2009
• Oregon 2010 minimum wage to remain unchanged Sep 24, 2009
• Oregon business groups support 2010 tax hike referendum Sep 21, 2009
• Grants Pass votes to remove 5 council members from office Sep 16, 2009
• Josephine and Lane County voters casts ballots today Sep 15, 2009
• Oregon state fair removes canvassing restrictions at the last minute Sep 08, 2009
• Oregon tax hike referendum likely to be on January 2010 ballot Aug 30, 2009
• Deadline set for Oregon gas tax opponents Aug 24, 2009
• Oregon activists refile cannabis legalization act Aug 10, 2009
• Politicians blame budget woes on ballot measures Aug 06, 2009
• Oregon governor signs tax bills, opponents push for ballot Jul 21, 2009
• District of Oregon recommendations made Jul 20, 2009
• Oregon businesses fight permanent tax hikes Jul 02, 2009
• Oregon legislature places new restrictions on initiative process Jun 24, 2009
• Oregon legislature tightens signature requirements Jun 16, 2009
• Activists in Oregon gear up to fight tax hike through veto referendum May 31, 2009

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