Political Chat: Where Have All The Voters Gone?
Oregon's primary election decided some races and sent others to runoffs. But it also spurred questions: namely -- where were all the voters? >>
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House Speaker Joins Congresswoman Herrera Beutler For Fundraiser
House Speaker John Boehner appeared Friday at a $50-per-plate lunch fundraiser for southwest Washington's Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler.
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Independent Party Of Oregon Sets Primary Dates
Schaufler Loses Legislative Seat To High School Teacher Reardon
Late Tuesday, Just 1 Of 3 Clackamas County Races Has Clear Winner
Turn Out Low Even Amid Competitive Races
Political Chat: What Are Oregon Voters Thinking?
A Few More Ideas For The City of Portland
Police Policies Are Key Issue In Race For Portland Mayor
Portland Mayoral Candidates Debate At PNCA
"If I Were Mayor ..."
Koch Brothers Dip Their Toes In Oregon's Political Waters
Attorney General Candidates Voice Commitment To Whole State
Poll: Brady In Third Place In Portland's Mayoral Race
In a new poll, Eileen Brady had half the support of opponent Charlie Hales among undecided voters. >>
Economy On The Minds Of Eugene Voters
Next week we'll have election results in a number of competitive races. Oregon primary ballots are due on the 15th. Voters in many parts of the state are thinking about the economy. Eugene is no exception. >>
Local Governments Make Case For Funds To Voters
Local governments hoping to scrape together a little money -- or sometimes a lot of money -- are taking their case to voters, this month. >>
Pollster Says Brady Campaign Has 'Stalled' In Tight Race For Mayor
The Portland mayor’s race is virtually tied, less than two weeks before the May primary. >>
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New Faces Will Lead Metro Into The Future
Three of Metro’s six district councilors are on their way out. Newcomers will soon fill those seats. Some think the election comes at a crossroads for the Metro regional government. >>
Candidates 'Show Their Stuff' With Pamphlet Language
As voters receive their information pamphlets, they'll get a chance to see how Portland's mayoral candidates "show their stuff." >>
Fritz, Nolan Disagree On Savings And Donations
Incumbent Portland commissioner Amanda Fritz and leading challenger, Representative Mary Nolan, traded rhetorical jabs Monday on OPB’s Think Out Loud. >>
Mayoral Candidates Talk Bridges, Districts, Economics And More
Three candidates for Portland Mayor faced off on OPB's Think Out Loud Thursday, in a conversation that covered public safety, the Interstate bridge replacement, and Portland's approach to economic development. >>
National Election News
Obama, Romney On Health Care: So Close, Yet So Far
Health care has become one of the starkest contrasts between President Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney in the 2012 campaign. And that's surprising, given that once upon a time they both came up with similar plans to fix the system. >>
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Jeb Bush Stays Focused On Education After Office
Friday Night Fight In Wisconsin: First Debate Before Looming Recall
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#FollowFriday: A Tiny Shred Of Political Authenticity
In Iowa, Obama Accuses Romney Of Distortion
In Ariz. Contest, A Debate Over Government's Reach
GOP Hopes Pennsylvania's Still Got That Swing
Health Law's Downfall Could Put GOP In Odd Spot
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Series: "If I Were Mayor Of Portland ..."
We’ve spent much of this election season hearing from candidates for Mayor of Portland about what they would do ... >>
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