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Wedge issues in 2022 governor’s race: Democratic control of Oregon

SALEM — Christine Drazan was a 10-year-old grade-schooler in Klamath County, while Tina Kotek had just turned 16…

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Biden in Oregon: Democratic health care actions are in danger

PORTLAND — President Joe Biden came to Oregon with a simple message: If Republicans win both houses of…

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Rep. Cliff Bentz to hold town hall in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, Oct. 18

MT. VERNON — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will hold a town hall meeting with constituents in Grant County…

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Tina Kotek, Betsy Johnson agree on much at governor online forum

SALEM — Tina Kotek and Betsy Johnson, perhaps surprisingly, agreed during an online forum about much of what…

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Nike’s Phil Knight gives $1 million to Drazan

SALEM — Nike co-founder Phil Knight is hedging his bet on the outcome of the Oregon governor’s race,…

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Chance to host gubernatorial event on EOU campus fizzles out

LA GRANDE — An effort to host a gubernatorial candidate forum at Eastern Oregon University for rural residents…

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Even if a ‘red wave’ fades, Oregon races key to power in U.S. House

PORTLAND — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi traveled to Oregon earlier this month to pump up local Democratic…

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New PAC boosts GOP bid to cut Democrats’ control of Oregon Legislature

SALEM — A fund with ties to Oregon’s richest resident, the nation’s largest landowner, and a recently retired…

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Oregon governor candidates weigh in on higher education

PENDLETON — The three leading candidates vying to be the next governor of Oregon said supporting higher education…

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A flood of millions of dollars as governor’s race tightens

The money fight in the campaign for governor has moved into the heavyweight division as the race approaches…

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