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Oregon’s program that automatically registers eligible citizens to vote is generally safe and effective, but remains susceptible to potential errors or faulty data handling, according to an external audit released this week.
An independent audit of Oregon's 'motor voter' program found that recent steps taken by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Secretary of State's office have been largely effective in
Landmark campaign finance rules approved by Oregon lawmakers in 2024 might be pushed back by four years, amid widespread concerns the state won’t be ready to enact them by their planned 2027 start date.
As lawmakers prepare to vote on the session’s signature legislation, Republicans are furious and some Democrats are skeptical.
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions and requiring more disclosure from donors Oregon’s historic 2024 campaign finance law meant to end million-dollar contributions and provide more transparency about political donors could be delayed for several election cycles if a previously under-the-radar bill passes
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.